WW2 German NSDAP Lapel Badge Maker M1/14

The WW2 German NSDAP Lapel Badge Maker M1/14 is an original membership badge issued to members of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP) during the period of the Third Reich. Constructed from enamel and base metal, this example is marked “M1/14” on the reverse, indicating manufacture by Matthias Oescslig, a recognized maker based in Idar-Oberstein. The badge features the party’s distinctive design: a red enamel outer ring with the inscription “Nationalsozialistische D.A.P.” surrounding a white center with a black swastika. The reverse typically includes a pin-back attachment for wear on civilian clothing. Badges like this were issued to party members as a symbol of affiliation and were worn at official functions, rallies, and public gatherings. The M1/14 marking follows the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) maker code system, which regulated production quality and authenticity for uniforms and insignia during the era.