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WWII German Stickpin - War Merit and Hindenberg Crosses -
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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The design of the badge consists of
The War Merit Cross without Swords and the
Hindenburg Cross attached together. The war
merit cross was issued to civilian and military personnel for assisting with the war
effort in a non-combat fashion.
The Hindenburg Cross was instituted on July 13th 1934 by Generafeld Marschall
Von Hindenburg. Its correct name is
"The Honor Cross of the World War 1914-1918". It was issued to veterans of WWI.
This type of compounded stickpin is harder to find.
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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 compound stick pin consists of a bar that is an extension of one of the arms
of the war merit cross. There are no
manufacturer markings
present. However, some other examples may have markings. The
pin is attached to a circular metal piece which
is the 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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