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Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski (1899 - 1972) was a high-ranking Waffen-SS commander in the rank of a SS-Obergruppenführer. He is infamous for leading the brutal suppression of the Warsaw Uprising During in 1944. Von dem Bach-Zelewski Despite was also in charge of the anti partisan campaigns (Bandenbekämpfung) during WWII. His responsibility for numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity, Bach-Zelewski did not stand trial in Nuremberg, and instead was used as a witness for the prosecution. He was later convicted for politically motivated murders after the war and died in prison in 1972. All items to von dem Bach-Zelewski listed in this auction came straight from his daughter about one year ago. It was now consigned for auction by the collector who purchased his grouping from his daughter. All items are available for the first time on the market.
Personal Anti Partisan Badge in silver to Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski who served as „Bevollmächtigten des Reichsführers SS für die Bandenbekämpfung“. A textbook badge in very nice condition with most of its original silver finish in place. Zinc.
Most probably the most collectable "Bandenkampfabzeichen" ever around for being issued to the head of anti partisan warfare.
