{"product_id":"1935-german-tag-der-arbeit","title":"1935 German “Tag der Arbeit“","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original 1935 German “Tag der Arbeit” (Day of Labor) commemorative tinnie was issued for the national labor celebration held on May 1, 1935. The obverse depicts three workers representing labor, industry, and agriculture standing above a national eagle with the date \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The design reflects the period’s emphasis on the unity of workers, farmers, and craftsmen during annual labor celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its original pinback assembly and is maker marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGörgum \u0026amp; Trefz, Frankfurt a.M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker-marked examples are desirable among collectors of German political and social history memorabilia. Constructed of stamped metal with a silvered finish, this example displays honest age, wear, and patina consistent with an original period piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1935 period badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker marked “Görgum \u0026amp; Trefz, Frankfurt a.M.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pin and catch intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilvered finish with age wear and oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong detail remaining throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major damage noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTag der Arbeit (Day of Labor)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrations were held throughout Germany on May 1st and often featured parades, speeches, rallies, and commemorative badges such as this example. These tinnies were worn by participants and attendees and have become popular collectible artifacts from the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Commemorative Tinnie Badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Stamped metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttachment: Vertical pinback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Görgum \u0026amp; Trefz, Frankfurt am Main\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154930827341,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/F3DFE0B7-556C-4818-A229-3409BE4C98EC.jpg?v=1782168514","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1935-german-tag-der-arbeit","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}