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WWII German Stickpin - GDAO -
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.
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Hitler's Germany saw a rise of labor organizations
across the entire country. As a general rule they held allegiance to the Nazi
party. The pin featured here belonged to the NSBO, which went out of existance in
1934. It later became the GDAO.
The design of the stick pin consists of a gear with a hamme in front of it. At the
base there are a couple of laurels and corn nuts. A swastika is placed midpoint of
the handle of the hammer.
A rectangular sign rests in the lower section and has the letters GDAO in block format.
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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.
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The back of the stick pin contains
manufacturing marks
placed on the sides and reading DEGCHLER MUNCHEN 9.
Trademarking, GES GESCH, is also found.
and
The pin is
attached to a circular metal structure which is then secured to the main
body.
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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.
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