|
WWII German Stickpin - Driving Club Membership -
This is a German WWII stick pin. These items were issued to military, civilian and political individuals for various reasons.
In the case of military personnel, a stickpin was given along with a full size award. The soldier could wear the stick pin
instead of having to sport the full size badge.
 |
Germany during the Third Reich witness a rise of multiple civilian
organizations such as automobile
driving clubs. They served multiple roles other than pure enjoyment. They assisted
with taking people to the political rallies.
The design of the stickpin consists of two separate pieces; an oval wreath of oakleaves
and a main body. The pieces are attached at four different points by a small weld spot.
The main body displays the letters UDK. The name Deutschland is placed just below.
|
|
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German Stick Pins. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German stickpin worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Stickpins is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
stick pins in the collector's market is illustrated.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military
antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
|
|
The back of the pin contains
manufacturer markings
in the lower portion of the body. A distribution number is found in the upper section.
The pin is attached directly
to the back of the wreath.
The civilian and political stickpins were usually issued as an indication that the person had attended an event, or to
indicate the affiliation to a particular group.
|
This stickpin may be currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other stick pins of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Stick Pins
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
Political, Police and many other items.
|
Swat the Shopping Bug to view related military items!
