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Product Description: An exceptional example of the SA Treffen Braunschweig 1931 Rally Badge Tinnie, offered in excellent condition. The piece measures approximately 2 inches tall by 1 1/4 inches wide and retains a functional pin and catch. The pin has an older repair with aged solder as shown. The design exhibits sharp detail and crisp relief. A nice even patina showing shine to the silver tone medal high points.
Historical Description: During World War II, German tinnies—small commemorative or fundraising pins—were widely produced and distributed as part of both civilian and military life. These badges, often made of tin, zinc, or other inexpensive metals, served multiple purposes: they commemorated events, celebrated military units or campaigns, and promoted Nazi-era organizations such as the Hitler Youth, NSDAP, or the Winterhilfswerk (WHW). Lightweight and inexpensive, tinnies were issued to encourage public participation in fundraising drives, rallies, and social programs, while simultaneously reinforcing loyalty to the regime. Their designs ranged from simple embossed motifs to intricate enamelled images, frequently featuring nationalistic, regional, or organizational symbols.
Collectors today value WWII German tinnies not only for their artistic and manufacturing variety but also for the historical insight they provide. Each piece offers a window into the social, political, and military fabric of Nazi Germany, reflecting both everyday civilian involvement and the regime’s use of material culture for propaganda. From Hitler Youth membership badges to campaign and fundraiser pins, tinnies remain tangible artifacts that document the intersection of personal identity, civic duty, and political ideology during one of Europe’s most tumultuous periods.
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