U-9 'thingy' - not a clue

[Rick C]

Not a badge or cap badge. Appears made from plastic. Not pin but a raised post that appears intended as a kind of stand. Measures 49.6 x 15.04mm. No markings. Came in a grouping of stuff - all period.

Anyone seen the like?

RC

[Rick C]

any thoughts?

[Mike Kenny]

Possibly some sort of WHW fundraiser.

Regards
Mike

[Eric JB]

Possibly some sort of WHW fundraiser.

Regards
Mike

Yep Mike, you are right about that one, WHW it is.

[rhudspith]

Would guess pre ww2, represents Otto Weddigen in the U9 famous for sinking three cruisers in one action

[Rick C]

I know I'll sound like an idiot but what's the "WHW fundraiser"

RC

[Mainemilitaria]

W.H.W. = Winter Hilft Werk......The German social welfare organizations sold all sorts of pins.....flowers, animals, clowns, birds, miniture military equipment, City Shields, Flags, ancient shields, weapons, etc. to raise money for the poor durning the Winter (actually year round). They were highly collected by the German populous. There are endless differant ones....most unappreciated by modern collectors (of course the Political & military oriented ones (w/swastikas, etc.) are exceptions to that rule!)
John G.

[Chris Lee]

Whw

Rick,
Post it in the tinnie section as well...