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WWII GERMAN WWII 25 YEAR VETERAN PIN
The Third Reich developed a fairly strong veteran's association. It was designed to provide assistance to
veterans of WWII and previous conflicts. It helped the ex-soldiers with medical and social services. It
held functions a place where individuals could mingle and, towards the end of the war, enlisted individuals
to provide Germany's last line of defense against invading forces.
The item featured here is a WWII German 25 years of service veteran pin. The design consisted of a sharply
pointed oval wreath with a shield in the center. The shield has a red enamel finish. A maltese cross with
a swastika are placed in its center. The perimeter of the shield and all of its components is gold. The number
25 is displayed inside a black circle at the top portion of the badge.
A pin is affixed to the rear of the body. This provided a means by which the veteran could attach the badge
to a shirt. The back of the body shows the manufacturing markings, consisting of an LDO number 6 followed
by the words Ges gesch.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This award is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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