Stickpin, Medallion & Commemorative Pin

[jwburchell]

Not sure where these belong, so I am putting them here.

1. The stickpin (non-magnetic) with the letters on it is unknown to me and I would appreciate if anyone can help to identify what these mean, please. The reverse is plain.

2. The round "Ich Hatt Einen Kameraden" medallion (magnetic), maker-marked: "Hosafus" on the reverse, seems to be a kind of amulet carried or worn for good luck and safe-keeping. WW1 period, perhaps?

3. The rectangular (non-magnetic, possibly silver), very attractive piece is clearly a private-purchase item celebrating "1939 Soldaten-Weihnacht" (soldier's Christmas). It is maker-marked "Huguenin" on the obverse (a Swiss manufacturer). On the reverse is engraved the inscription: "Taten Nicht Worte Lt. Naeff" (ie. Deeds [or Actions] Not Words?). On the pin fastener is the lettering: "Huguenin Freres" (made in Switzerland) and what looks like an "8" and also "Le Locle". Anyone know the significance of "Lt. Naeff"? Perhaps a quote, or maybe just engraved for presentation to this person for something which he did?

1. The Stickpin

[jwburchell]

2. The medallion - obverse:

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The medallion - reverse:

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3. The 1939 Christmas piece - obverse:

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#3 - reverse:

[jwburchell]

Still hoping that someone out there can please identify the meaning of the letters on the stickpin (item #1), and perhaps provide a few details regarding the "Christmas" pin (item #3).

Thanks, in advance,
John

[burgerhaus]

Not sure where these belong, so I am putting htem here.

1. The stickpin (non-magnetic) with the letters on it is unknown to me and I would appreciate if anyone can help to identify what these mean, please. The reverse is plain.

2. The round "Ich Hatt Einen Kameraden" medallion (magnetic), maker-marked: "Hosafus" on the reverse, seems to be a kind of amulet carried or worn for good luck and safe-keeping. WW1 period, perhaps? Mr. Jwburchell. Consider moving your image to the Imperial section of this forum. Perhaps someone ther may be able to help you. Have a good one. Robert

3. The rectangular (non-magnetic, possibly silver), very attractive piece is clearly a private-purchase item celebrating "1939 Soldaten-Weihnacht" (soldier's Christmas). It is maker-marked "Huguenin" on the obverse. On the reverse is engraved the inscription: "Taten Nicht Worte Lt. Naeff" (ie. Deeds [or Actions] Not Words?). On the pin fastener is the lettering: "Huguenin Freres" and what looks like an "8" and also "Le Locle" (possibly made in France?). Anyone know the significance of "Lt. Naeff"? Perhaps a quote, or maybe just engraved for presentation to this person for something which he did?

1. The Stickpin

Cosider moving the stickpin to the Imperial section of this forum. Perhaps someone there willbe able to help you. Robert

[stuart c]

John
I believe that your 1939 Weinachten pin is actually from Switzerland, which would explain the mixture of German wording and French sounding maker.

[jwburchell]

Thanks, Stuart. That's an interesting possibility. Does anyone else perhaps recognize the maker as being a Swiss company?

As another member had suggested, I posted the stickpin on the Imperial Forum, but still no ID, so I'm still hoping.

Any other feedback on any of the three items will be appreciated.

Thanks,
John

[stuart c]

John
Definately a Swiss maker, this link shows Lithuanaian State Awards made in Switzerland by the same maker as your badge.
http://www.lietuva.lt/index.php?Lang=5&ItemId=48064

[jwburchell]

Excellent sleuthing, Stuart! I have amended my above text accordingly to reflect this fact. Thanks, again. John