{"product_id":"1934-german-referendum-commemorative-tinnie-badge","title":"1934 German Referendum Commemorative Tinnie Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original 1934 German Saar plebiscite commemorative tinnie issued in connection with the campaign surrounding the return of the Saar region to Germany. The front features a German national eagle above a swastika, with two clasped hands symbolizing the reunification of the Saar with Germany. Around the border appears the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Deutsch ist die Saar”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“The Saar is German”), while the lower portion bears the patriotic slogan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Des Deutschen Ehre ist die Treue”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (“A German’s honor is loyalty”) along with the date \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1934\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed of stamped metal with a dark bronze-toned finish, this badge retains its original pin-back attachment. The reverse shows period construction and age-related oxidation consistent with authentic examples from the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese commemorative tinnies were sold and worn during political rallies, public events, and fundraising activities leading up to the January 1935 Saar referendum, in which the population voted overwhelmingly to rejoin Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1934 Saar plebiscite commemorative badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctagonal stamped-metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEagle, swastika, and clasped-hands design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pin-back attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Third Reich political memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display piece for WWII and pre-war German collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Good collectible condition with age-related wear, oxidation, finish loss, and light surface corrosion visible on the reverse. Pin assembly remains present. Please review photographs carefully for overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154857427021,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/6528C7B0-3383-40DB-9FA4-2C69F6ED4BC6.jpg?v=1782160460","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1934-german-referendum-commemorative-tinnie-badge","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}