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WWII German Stickpin - 1937 Police 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.
The German Police stickpin design consisted of a round metal shape with a green enamel
applied to the front. A German Police eagle is applied to the center with silver paint.
The letters PSO are placed just above the eagle. The date 1937 is located in the center
of the badge where the number 19 is placed on the left while the numbers 37 are placed on
the right. Finally, the word Roblens is placed in the lower section of the the circle.
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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 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 stick pin was issue to a police department. Smooth stick
construction.
Attached to the pin via the use of a metal dome. Notice the right
patina aging on the back of the badge. Also,
markings for the manufacturer
and town in which the pin was produced can be
seen in the back of the pin.
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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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