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WWII German Stickpin - Defense Economy Leader - 1939 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 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.
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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 award was given to individuals who provided assistance to factories promoting the production of weapons.
Straight pin construction. The back of the pin and badge are directly attached. There are no markings on the
back of this example.
Produced in 1939. The award was
manufactured in two classes:
as a gilt bronze or gilt alloy pin, and as a stickpin.
The design of the stickpin consisted of a half a wreath capped by the open wings of an eagle.
The head of the eagle is facing to the left. It is clutchin a wreath with a swastika placed
in the center. Horizontal columns extend from the left and right of the swastika and touch the
outer wreath.
The back of the stick pin is smooth. It does not have any markings. The
pin attaches directly
to the 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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