Rare Leather-Plastic Medal – Gautag Ost-Hannover NSDAP 1937
 
An exceptional and rare example of Third Reich event memorabilia – this is an original Gautag Ost-Hannover NSDAP 1937 commemorative medal, produced in lederplastic (an early leather-like plastic material), commonly used for regional celebration tokens in the 1930s.
 
Issued for the Gautag (District Day) held in Eastern Hanover in 1937, this piece served both as a souvenir and a symbol of regional unity under the NSDAP regime. With its distinctive texture and lightweight construction, the medal is a fine example of the innovation and propaganda focus of the era.
 
Key Features:
Material: Lederplastic – early synthetic, leather-like plastic
Diameter: approx. 35–40mm
Obverse: Bold eagle and swastika design with the inscription “Gautag Ost-Hannover 1937”
Reverse: Typically plain, sometimes with traces of original pin mount
Condition: Very good, with only light wear appropriate for age
Rare and unusual, especially well-preserved examples like this one
 
These medals were handed out or sold during major NSDAP regional events and were not produced in large numbers, making surviving originals increasingly hard to find—especially in this material.
A striking and authentic piece of 1930s political history, perfect for collectors of early plastic items, propaganda memorabilia, or NSDAP event awards.