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WWII German Stickpin - War Merit Medal -
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 War Merit medal was instituted on August 19th 1940. It was designed by Richard
Klein of Munich.
It was awarded to civilians that were assisting with the war effort without having
to be engaged in combat. Until May 15th 1943, the medal was also given to non-Germans
helping with the German war effort. After that date they were given the Eagle Order medal.
The design consisted of a round medal with the image of the War Merit Cross without swords.
This stickpin was issued to individuals who contributed to the war effort. This was a
civilian award. The
full size medal
was given along with a document award. This stick pin could be obtained separatelly
by the recipient.
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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 stickpin contains the phrase FUR KRIEGS VERDIENST 1939, which translates
to "War Earnings or Services". The pin
attaches directly 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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