Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Winterhilfswerk Donation Badges United Republic of (Erkennungsmarken)

(Erkennungsmarken)

A fine wartime studio portrait of Erich Topp wearing Knight's Cross with oakleaves therefore dating

official and most commonly found version was by Vernier (Type II)

Instituted on June 20

Original Signature on Post War Photo: Sylvester Stadler

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Winterhilfswerk Donation Badges United Republic of (Erkennungsmarken)(Winterhilfswerk Spendenabzeichen). An extensive mixed lot of 71 Winterhilfswerk (WHW) donation badges, with examples constructed of bakelite, earthenware, glass, and magnetic metal with machine embroidery, reflecting multi year relief campaigns, the vast majority retaining reverse horizontal and vertical pinbacks, in overall near extremely fine condition.