A 1938 Fallersleben Volkswagen Factory Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Badge GTRexclude reverse engraved "A MAGLIANO ALBERTO

reverse engraved "A MAGLIANO ALBERTO STUDENTE" inside wreath and "S

Footnote: This buckle came from the personal collection of John R

quadruple staple-bound with glued cover

branches of laurel leaves at the left and oak leaves at the right above

all awards in good to fine condition

A 1938 Fallersleben Volkswagen Factory Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Badge GTRexclude reverse engraved "A MAGLIANO ALBERTOA 1938 Grundsteinlegung des Volkswagenwerkes badge (May 1938); in silvered zink; horizontal pinback; unmarked; measuring 40 mm x 30 mm; near extremely fine condition. Footnote: On May 26, 1938, Hitler laid the cornerstone of the Volkswagen factory in Fallerselben, 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. It was re tooled to produce the Type