Original German WWII Winterhilfswerk (WHW) 1935 Tag der Deutschen Seefahrt (Day of German Seafaring) TinnieA "tinnie" is a small, inexpensive badge or pin produced in large quantities by the NSDAP (1933-1945) to commemorate a wide variety of events, rallies, and fundraising efforts. Despite the name "tinnie," they were made from various materials including metal (aluminum, tin), plastic, glass, wood, paper, or even pressed leather. There are estimated to be over 8,000 different designs of WHW items, ranging from regional crests to fairy tale characters.
This aluminum tinnie reads Seefahrt Ist Not (Seafaring is necessary). This was distributed during German Seafaring Day 25-26 May 1935.
The reverse is maker marked "Ferd. Wagner Pforzheim 8" The pinback is intact. Overall in very good, aged condition.
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