Germany. A 1938 Fallersleben Volkswagen Factory Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Badge Hold engraved "BORDEAUS 2-IV-43

engraved "BORDEAUS 2-IV-43

straps with slits stitched in place on either side for placement around the metal posts

1845) was Danish Oberpräsident of the city Altona

all medals are on new ribbons and are in extremely fine condition with nice patina

Germany. A 1938 Fallersleben Volkswagen Factory Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Badge Hold engraved "BORDEAUS 2-IV-43A 1938 Grundsteinlegung des Volkswagenwerkes badge (May 1938); in silvered bronze; horizontal pinback; unmarked; measuring 40 mm x 31 mm; extremely fine condition. Footnote: On May 26, 1938, the Fhrer laid the cornerstone of the Volkswagen factory in Fallersleben, which was to produce the VW Beetle Kraft durch Freude Wagen Strength Through Joy Car. The factory only built a handful of cars by the start of the war, and was re tooled to produce the Type