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WWII German Stickpin - Lifeguard On Silver Stick Pin -
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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This is a German WWII silver class lifeguard stickpin. It was issued to personnel for completing a
certain number of hours of training in lifeguard duties. The award was issued in
gold and silver.
The design consists of an eagle perched atop a wreath. The eagle has the wings retracted. The plumeage
consists of three lines. The legs are spread apart and a swastika is placed between them. The chest area
has a scroll with the word REICHSBUND which translated to "Real Federation". The wreath shows the figure
of a man carrying a person.
The back of the stickpin is plain. No markings are present. The pin
is attached directly to the main
body.
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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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This stick pin was issued to a civilian. The color probably indicated a certain level of proficiency in the field of
saving lives.
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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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