The Golden Honor Badge of the NSDAP (Golden Party Badge) was instituted on 9 November 1933 by Adolf Hitler to mark the tenth anniversary of the 1923 “Beer Hall Putsch.” It recognized the earliest party members as well as individuals who rendered outstanding services to the regime.

Initially it was awarded to the first 100,000 members with uninterrupted membership since 1925. In addition, at Hitler’s discretion it could be bestowed on non-members for exceptional merit “in the service of the movement.”

For so-called Old Fighters, the party membership number was stamped on the reverse; for special merit awards, the reverse typically bore the initials “A.H.” and the award date.

The badge was issued in two sizes: 30.5 mm for uniform/ceremonial wear and 24 mm for civilian wear. Production included the firm Deschler & Sohn, München; construction is gilt metal with red, white and black fired enamel.

Colloquially nicknamed the “Gold Pheasant”, the badge today ranks among the most sought-after party and honor decorations of the period—especially numbered examples with original documentation.