WW2 (Nazi Germany) Pioniere Flag Tinnie - Original Issue

This is an original WW2 Pioniere Flag Tinnie of Nazi Germany. They were given as mementos (as an appreciation) to contributors (businesses, patrons of pubs, restaurants, etc.) of charity campaigns during the Third Reich's reign. Tinnie's were also purchased to help support the war effort and were often souvenirs for attendance at sporting events, rallies, public holidays, etc.

DESCRIPTION:
Flag design, painted Plastic tinnie w/pinback reverse.

Obverse: Wreath wrapped around the Nazi Party stylized eagle & swastika raised above a German cross. Each corner depicting the swastika.

Reverse: Full horizontal pin-back on a round base plate below the text "Pioniere" with manufacturer's stamp at lower right.

Measurements (approximate):
Height: 1 3/8"
Width: 1 1/8"

HISTORY:
In Nazi Germany the Winterhilfswerk (Winter Charity Campaign, or WHW) collection campaigns took place each Winter and raised money for charitable purposes. It was normal for those who collected the contributions to give donors a small memento to show appreciation for their contribution, and by wearing the memento, it overtly indicated a donor contributed money (often a few Pfennigs).

WHW campaigns at the national & state level would collect money each month from October through March, & it was set aside to help those who were hungry or cold. The Tinnies (or Badges) were produced in series so collectors (donators) could collect an entire series.

Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.
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WW2 (Nazi Germany) Pioniere
Flag Tinnie - Original Issue

$33.00 (Firm)
Manufacturer Stamped: We. 3

Winterhilfswerk (WHW)
- Winter Charity Campaign -
collected charity each winter

Given as mementos to
those who donated
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