Gentlemen,

I was finally able to buy this pin/stickpin collection from the estate of an old friend who passed away earlier this year. I thought there might be a few unusual items that some of you might find interesting? If there's anything that you find of particular interest let me know and I'll snap some close-ups for you.

The first photo is of "normal-size" stickpins while the second shot is of "mini-size" examples. The third picture is of a mini SS long service award that's all of 9mm in diameter. I don't think I've seen one of these before, are they hard to find? It was hard to photograph ...

Best regards!

Bill

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WWII- WOW! Nice stuff! Some I have never seen before! Congrats!
Whay is the stickpin in the second picture, top row, near the middle. Looks like "Ya"???

Well I'm glad at least it was you that ended up with your friends collection of pins..

Nice group. You have some really nice ones there.. In my neck of the woods at least the SS long service stics are pretty hard to find.

In your 2nd photo,,bottom right,,what exactly is that disc with swastika? Pin attachment on back? any marks? ,, thanks, G.

Bill, you got a fistfull of pins. I see many nice ones!

I borrowed your pic. and highlited three with an arrow head that I would appreciate seeing up close.


--dj--Joe

Next, as you have time. And your indulgence holds out.
This time I used a flashy dot below three pins.
Regards,--dj--Joe

Very nice score Bill.

Nice group you got there . I don't really collec t these and I have a few but I kinda am liking them more lately. They all look to be in nice shape to.

Fritziii

Fellas,

I think I picked all the ones that were requested..? If I forgot anyone please let me know.

OK here goes, from left to right:

1. Hitler head profile with the date,
6.11.1932

2. Waffenträger des Volkes - NSR 1933-1938
NS Soldatenring

3. 9th Panzer Division insignia

4. eagle head pommel on dagger w/oak and laurel
leaves - unknown

5. large bronze/copper disc - Reichsverband
Deutsche Hausfrauen (?)

6. Compagna Italo Tedesca in Afrika
Italienisch Deutscher Feldzug i. Afrika

7. unknown

If anyone has an idea about the ones I couldn't identify please let us know, ja?

Best!

Bill

reverse ...

Sorry to read of the loss of your friend Bill....

Some very nice pieces there, thanks for showing them.

Cheers
Don

Thank you Bill, interesting pieces. I can't help on the unknowns. Appreciate seeing them up close.

I can imagine you will build one of your beautiful frames for display to honor the memory of your friend.

Regards,--dj--Joe

Fellas,

Thanks for the kind words, my buddy Walter was a first class gentleman who really loved collecting.

Somehow, this little rascal escaped attention.

Cheers!

W~

Hey Bill how about posting photos of the second class spange and attachment if possible please, looks to be in great condition.

Jamie,

As per your request.

The pin with the Spange and crossed swords is a regular-size lapel pin and the other what I'd consider to be in the "mini" category.

Has anyone ever seen the sword device
added to a Spange like this before?
First I've seen ... thoughts?

Best!

Bill

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Bill, Very nice, I like the miniture spange, never seen one before, cool!

Fritziii

Bill, all I can figure is the stickpins with the swords may have had a ribbon pinned behind the devises at some time. Have not yet seen an in wear pic. of these.
--dj--Joe

Thanks for posting your spange Bill.

Bill, if you do not mind could you show the Army Flak Badge stick pin? Please.

--dj--Joe

Bill, did you get these beauties mounted?

--dj--Joe