Germany, Ss. A 1933 Ss 14. Standarte Gotha Event Badge GTRexclude The 1st Battalion was mobilized

The 1st Battalion was mobilized for overseas service in 1940 and trained in Debert

On March 29

living in a hotel in Johannesburg and still willing to serve

and marked "800" (silver)

marked with an "S" and maker marked "J

Germany, Ss. A 1933 Ss 14. Standarte Gotha Event Badge GTRexclude The 1st Battalion was mobilized(SS Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of bronze, horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of an Iron Cross, bearing central double Sig runes, joined through the quadrants by a mobile swastika, the arms bearing a raised inscription of 1. OKT. 1933 14. ST. GOTHA, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with loss of finish evident, in extremely fine condition.