Kyffhauser Bund Visor Cap Badge
Kyffhauser Bund Visor Cap Badge
The Kyffhauser Bund Visor Cap Badge is a wreath used by the Kyffhäuserbund, a German veterans' organization that existed from the late 19th century through World War II. This badge was typically worn on the visor caps of members, Some prongs are missed. Check photos for condition.
The Kyffhäuserbund was founded in 1900 as a unifying body for German war veterans' associations. Its name references the Kyffhäuser Monument, a nationalistic symbol tied to German unity and the legend of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. During the Nazi era, the organization was co-opted and integrated into the Reichskriegerbund, serving as a propaganda tool to align veterans with the regime's ideology.
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