German First World War Veterans Pin:
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The stickpin measures 28mm
across the vaulted wings with a 45mm knurled brass stickpin (slightly
bent). The eagle features a black cross - some of enamel is missing -
with a swastika below and is made of aluminium . The back is marked Ges
Gesch with the number 6 slightly obscured by the pin. The maker is Fritz
Zimmermann of Stuttgart (indicated by the number 6 stamped on the
reverse of the swastika).
The stickpin is either a 1st World War veteran's pin issued in World War
II, or alternatively a KYFFERHAÜSERBUND
MITGLIEDSABZEICHEN - Third Reich Veterans Association stickpin
depending on what web site you visit.
The stickpin was given to me by my father for my medal and war badge
collection. How or when it came into my father's possession is not
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Disclaimer: The depiction of the Swastika on
this page in no way reflects any sympathy for the Third Reich. It is
included as a historical piece of European history only. |
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