Strange place to find a collection of Third Reich stickpins?

[reichenberg]

http://www.skinnerandhyde.co.uk/item...Pin+Collection

[Mike TM]

995 pounds

Mike

[reichenberg]

995 pounds

Mike

Yes, I think they are somewhat over enthusiastic about the fact that it includes an SS stickpin to be honest.

[Simon H]

And the fact that they do not show any detail on them makes me think the whole ensemble is a recent put up job. Hilarious.

[RonR]

So the thread does not lose value...

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[reichenberg]

So the thread does not lose value...

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Thank you. What is that pin in the upper left hand side behind the SA stickpin?

[Peter J.]

Kampfbund für Deutsche Kultur (KfdK).

[RonR]

Peter is of course correct.

An old reference of mine indicates that it was the second version of the NS-HAGO emblem.

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[RonR]

Closer...

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[reichenberg]

Thanks. I just noticed that Ratisbons have a pin back version in their next auction.

[Gaspare]

IF that SS is plain back its no good,,,the skull is no good,,,,,be careful!!

[reichenberg]

I don't think the dealers S&H are deliberately trying to sell fakes as I have only ever seen one other Third Reich related item on their website before, and they cannot be expected to be experts on the subject, but they may have been sold a 'put together' group which may contain a couple of 'duds'. Any militaria dealer would have known how important it is to show the back of each pin, and any collector would ask for more pictures before buying. I'm keeping an eye on it to see if it actually sells at that price.