Never seen one of there either. What does it say on the squeez box? Doug
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I found it in Manions #3 tinnie collectors guide and all it says it’s part of the lyrics from a popular song expressing concern and joy.
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Looks like a Fresian dialect. Need a better picture though please
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It belongs to the German Winter Relief Program (WHW) Christmas 1937/38.
You see a clown with an accordion and a lot of words part of a popular son in
the Cologne area) on it.
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Schmusi,
Here is a close-up from one that I have I hope it helps.Comment
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Whw
DOUG & JAMES, IS IT JUST THE CAMERA LIGHT OR ARE YOUR VERSIONS IN GOLD ??
MINE IS SILVER & I AM NOT CLOWNING AROUND HERE
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1st class and 2nd Class Clown Award
Mine is the 1st class Clown Award in Gold. DougComment
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As far as I can see, the text is free translated;
"Who gives what he has, is worth that he lives."
Cheers,
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Yes, that makes sense. Must be Kölsch then.Comment
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Martin, IM not clowning around with the lighting here this is what mine looks like in hand more of an aged bronze appearance.
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James & Doug, thank you confirmation it is much appreciated, so now I also need Gold/bronze versions too
now I am going out of my 'tinnie' mind collecting these Badges
when does it all end? with every tinnie? although perhaps silver is rarer to find <<< eternal optimist
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Bronze, Silver and Gold you knew it.
Yes, first, Second and third class Clown Award. Thanks All. DougComment
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Hello Doug, well that's just charming I am in second position then behind you (silver) & you are in First position (Gold) My example of this tinnie is biting the dust now
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Classes depending on size of gift?
Could it be that the different finishes were handed out depending on the size of the donation? DougComment
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Variants
Hello Doug, perhaps for certain Festival/ minor occassions & Kries level NSDAP events this could certainly be the case. However for the more Important events such as the Nurberg rallies & Gau level meetings, I would imagine that the Gold, Silver, Bronze versions were issued to represent the wearer's rank/political or social standing. Some of the NSDAP Meetings/events that were held and ran two consecutive days often had Gold, Silver & Bronze versions of the tinnies. Here are two examples of the Silver & Gold for a Kreis level NSDAP meeting at Stade. There will be a bronze example, however these are quite scarce to find and the chances of me locating the bronze is remoteLast edited by Martin Harding; 01-24-2008, 09:55 PM.Comment
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