Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

Catalogue
< Prev Lot Catalogue Next Lot >

Lot 67: A 1939 German VDA Schulsammlung Participation Badge

Live auction will start in __ days and __ hours

Start price: £12

Estimated price: £15 - £30

Buyer's Premium:

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 belonged to a family member Mr A M Crozier PTE 1472133 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 item was collected when he wasbased in Germany. We have had access to the familys persoanl military records and can confirm that the career is as stated above. Please also see LOT 55 as these items relates to A M Croziers career 



We strongly suggest you view the items to confirm you are satisfied they are genuine as we are unable to make this guarantee due to the saturated fake market..