Found this in a bottom of a box today, any help with what it is would be great..
James
James
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It is a common badge for one of the biggest sports events in Germany.Comment
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Still, allow me to elaborate a little:
The inscription "15. Deutsches Turnfest Stuttgart 1933" means "15th German Gymnastics Festival 1933".
At the bottom is the "DT" monogram of the Deutsche Turnerschaft [German Gymnastics League].
The tinnie as such is in the shape of the "Turnerkreuz" [Gymnasts' Cross] which is a monogram formed by four Fs for the Turner movement's traditional motto "frisch - fromm - fröhlich - frei" ["fresh - pious - joyful - free"].
The event was held from 21 to 31 July 1933 under the patronage of President von Hindenburg. 600,000 people attended, 120,000 of whom actively participated.
See here for period newsreel footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVM6...ture=emb_titleLast edited by HPL2008; 04-28-2020, 10:54 AM.Comment
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Thank you very much for your help
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