{"product_id":"original-1937-german-winter-relief-whw-tinnie-badge-saar-1937","title":"Original 1937 German Winter Relief (WHW) Tinnie Badge-Saar 1937","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1937 German Winter Relief (Winterhilfswerk \/ WHW) commemorative tinnie badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued to support the annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes (Winter Relief of the German People)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fundraising campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Winterhilfe”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across the top and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Saar 1937”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along the lower edge, commemorating the Saar region following its 1935 return to Germany and the continuing Winter Relief campaigns of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinterhilfswerk 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.\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 1937 WHW issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pin, hinge, and catch remain intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive aged patina throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate age-related wear consistent with period use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major cracks or repairs noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Third Reich period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinterhilfswerk (WHW) donation badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1937\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRegional issue: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie-struck metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal horizontal pin-back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector-grade historical display piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43170096152653,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/72D07044-C5A1-4189-AF2E-3DFF89C86060.jpg?v=1782513227","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-1937-german-winter-relief-whw-tinnie-badge-saar-1937","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}