Germany, Third Reich. A Grouping of Second War Stickpins

(Tagesabzeichen). A grouping of four German stickpins.

1) A DJ hunting association stickpin, the obverse features a deer head with antlers insignia, a swastika with emanating rays between the antlers, a ribbon banner below inscribed “D. J.,” marked “GES. GESCH.” on reverse, measures 12 mm (w) x 16 mm (h), affixed to a 49 mm long pin, and in very fine condition.

2) A NSBO membership stickpin, the obverse presents a hand clenching a hammer with a swastika in the centre, a quarter gear rests to the side of the hand, the letters NSBO stamped along the gear, marked “GES. GESCH.” on reverse, measures 15 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), affixed to a 50 mm long pin, and in very fine condition.

3) A German Defence Economy Leader 1939 stickpin, the obverse presents a half wreath capped by the open wings of an eagle, the eagle faces left, clutching a wreathed swastika, horizontal columns extend from left and right of the swastika and touch the outer wreath, measures 21 mm (w) x 14 mm (h), affixed to a 49 mm long pin, and in good condition.

3) A VPPB stickpin by Paul Hübner of Berlin, the obverse presents a circular badge with a white enamelled background, a blue enamelled eight-pointed star, reverse maker marked, measures 15 mm in diameter, affixed to a 49 mm long pin, and in good condition.