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WWII German Stickpin - Civilian air field fire Department member -
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 stickpin was issued to members of the fire department for the civilian air field.
This was part of the DLV, which
controlled all civilian aviation matters.
The design of the stick pin consisted of a circular wreath with pebbling on the inside
surface. A swastika is placed in the center. A structure that simulates Wings protrudes
from the left and the right side of the wreath. The wings are formed from 4 ribbed lines
where the length of each line diminishes in a descending order.
of metal construction.
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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
manufacturer markings
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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