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Winterhilfswerk Des Deutschen Volkes [Winter Relief Agency of the German People] pin
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington, United States
Pin of the Winterhilfswerk Des Deutschen Volkes, 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.
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- Title: Winterhilfswerk Des Deutschen Volkes [Winter Relief Agency of the German People] pin
- Provenance: The pin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2005 by the University of Mary Washington Galleries.
- Subject Keywords: Charities--Germany--20th century. Germany--Social life and customs--20th century. Germany--History--1933-1945. Popular culture--Germany--20th century.
- Type: Jewelry
- Rights: Permanent Collection
- External Link: See the full record at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- Medium: 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.
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