Rare Anti-Nazi & Italian Fascist Pin

[Chris Lee]

I got this pin some time ago and have been unable to find out anything about it. Any info about what this might be, and a possible value as far as rarity would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[mametz]

Looks to be a German communist/anti fascist badge, with the Italian
symbol next to the swastika. I would think it would be quite rare
Regards
Mametz

[Chris Lee]

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Thanks! Any idea of time period?

[Mr.Jerry D]

The "Red Front" used the clenched fist emblem ( until the nazis came to power and they were rounded up and sent to camps)

I have a friend that collects that stuff, if you are looking to sell it I can put you in touch.

[Chris Lee]

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Thanks Jerry. So obviously this was pre 1933! Anyone have any idea of value? Thanks!!!

[sjl]

This slogan and the red fist is still in use by left-wing groups, and was officially used by the East German government, so this could be relatively modern. Any chance of a look at the back?

[Chris Lee]

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Stephen,
I`ll try and get a pic of the back although I know the back pin has been replaced. I am however confused. If its modern, why would they put the Swastika and the Italian fascist symbol on it

[mametz]

I would agree with sjl, more than likely post war, from the sixties
student demo period.
Regards
Mametz

[sjl]

There are still lots of anti-fascist / anti-nazi / anti-racist / anti-skinhead / anti-hate groups active out there. Like Mamez said, mostly student activist groups from the 1960s to present, frequently on the Left.

Have a look here: http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en...tart=0&ndsp=21

[NortonI]

Can we see the backside of this ?

[kenneth wolfe]

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It could be modern. Many punks wear stuff like this even to this day.



Kenneth

[Mr.Jerry D]

from one 'punk' that would know...


I still think its older, look at the edge wear. And while there are certainly anti-nazi sentiments today, when have you seen anti Italian-fascist stuff lately?

[Chris Lee]

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Thanks Jerry. I never even thought of that. Good point. I`ll show the back side later tonite

[Chris Lee]

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Here`s a pic of the back. As you can see, the pin has been replaced

[juoneen]

That might be the original pin ....I wouldn't convict it yet.