Germany, NSDAP. A Membership Badge, Early Reduced Sized Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 48 mm (w) x

measuring 48 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 18 mm (h)

dated 19 May 1943 and indicating that Sellnow was killed in action onboard a U-Boat on 1 May

opening to reveal membership due stamps for the years 1937-1942

The ribs spiral around the handle and feature an inset twisted wire

A Württemberg 15-Year Long Service Cross

Germany, NSDAP. A Membership Badge, Early Reduced Sized Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 48 mm (w) x(NSDAP Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 19 mm in diameter, demonstrating minor flecking and moderate oxidation to the enamels and base metal, respectively, an early version in better than very fine condition.