Winterhilfswerk Des Deutschen Volkes pin
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
Creator(s)
- Winterhilfswerk Des Deutschen Volkes (Distributor)
Archival History
The pin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by the University of Mary Washington Galleries.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the University of Mary Washington Galleries
Scope and Content
Pin of the Winterhilfswerk Des Deutschen Volkes [Winter Relief Agency of the German People], a public charity fundraising organization established in Germany by the Nazi Party in 1933. In addition to fundraising, the organization was used by the Nazi regime to promote Volksgemeinschaft, a sense of community among the Germany people.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Copper-colored, embossed metal pin in the shape of an eagle standing on a circle. Center of circle has a smooth, round, black, glass stone held by four posts. At bottom of the circle is embossed text. Back has spring pin clasp attached by solder.
Subjects
- Germany--History--1933-1945.
- Germany--Social life and customs--20th century.
- Charities--Germany--20th century.
- Germany
- Charity -- Associations, institutions, etc.
- Popular culture--Germany--20th century.
Genre
- Object
- Identifying Artifacts