Original 1937 German Winter Relief (WHW) Tinnie Badge-Saar 1937

Offered is an original 1937 German Winter Relief (Winterhilfswerk / WHW) commemorative tinnie badge, issued to support the annual Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes (Winter Relief of the German People) fundraising campaign.

The obverse features a touching relief of two figures shaking hands, symbolizing national unity and charitable support. The design is surrounded by a laurel wreath and bears the inscriptions “Winterhilfe” across the top and “Saar 1937” along the lower edge, commemorating the Saar region following its 1935 return to Germany and the continuing Winter Relief campaigns of the period.

The reverse retains its original horizontal pin-back assembly. The badge exhibits an attractive aged patina with honest wear consistent with age, adding to its historical character.

Winterhilfswerk tinnies were sold or distributed in exchange for charitable donations and were produced in hundreds of designs, with regional issues such as this Saar example being popular among collectors today.

Condition:

• Original 1937 WHW issue.
• Original pin, hinge, and catch remain intact.
• Attractive aged patina throughout.
• Moderate age-related wear consistent with period use.
• No major cracks or repairs noted.
• Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Specifications:

• Original Third Reich period
• Winterhilfswerk (WHW) donation badge
• Dated 1937
• Regional issue: Saar
• Die-struck metal construction
• Original horizontal pin-back
• Collector-grade historical display piece

This is a desirable original example of a regional WHW fundraising badge and would make an excellent addition to any collection of WWII-era German tinnies, political memorabilia, or Winter Relief campaign artifacts.