GERMAN WWII LABOR DAY TINNIE -
This is a German WWII tinnie. These items were given out to individuals to recognize their participation
in events. The event could be a fund raiser, a celebration and a myriad of other activities.
The construction of all the German WWII tinnies can be boiled down to two basic materials: plastic or metal.
Metal tinnies were very thin and were stamped. Plastic tinnies were molded. The quality of the items varies
from poor to excellent. All tinies have a pin affixed to the back which allowed them to be placed in a shirt
or hat. some tinnies are stamped with the manufacturer markings. however, not all of them are.
Tinnies were produced in very large numbers and various styles. They represent one of the most affordable
German WWII military collectibles.
The tinnie featured here was issued in 1935 to celebrate labor day. The design consisted of an oval shape. three
men representing workers from different industries. The word "Tag Der Arbeit" written across the top. an eagle
clutching a swastika is placed towards the bottom. The year 1935 is written around the eagle.
notice the way in which the pin is attached to the back of the tinnie.
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