Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables
Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables
This 1939 German Third Reich period badge was issued by the Verein für das Deutschtum im Ausland (VDA), the Association for German Cultural Relations Abroad. The item is a commemorative award produced for participation in the Schulsammlung (School Collection) fundraising efforts. The shield-shaped metal badge features a central field with a textured ground, embossed with the stylized initials V, D, and A positioned above a swastika symbol. The shield is surmounted by a banner inscribed with Schulsammlung in Fraktur script, which is topped by a rectangular section displaying the date 1939. A partial oak leaf wreath border surrounds the lower portion of the shield. The reverse is fitted with a simple horizontal wire pin fastener. Information from the seller is that this WW2 item is thought to have belonged to, A M Crozier PTE who was born 29th December 1905. Who served in the local and then National Fire Service (AFS) part time from January 1939 until 17/8/1944.He joined the armed forces at the age of 38 on 15/2/1944 and was posted out in Europe, It believed this was collected when he was in Germany. We strongly suggest you view the items to confirm you are satisfied they are genuine as we are unable to make this guarantee.
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