Third Reich WHW Flag – “Fahr- u. Kraftfahr-Einheiten” (green)

Description

This is an original WWII-era German WHW (Winterhilfswerk) donation badge, featuring a flag-shaped design with an enameled field and a central military emblem. The reverse is clearly marked “Fahr- u. Kraftfahr-Einheiten”, referring to the transport and motorized vehicle units of the German armed forces. This badge is part of a military-themed WHW series that highlighted various branches and units of the Wehrmacht. A functional original pin-back fastening is present on the reverse, consistent with period-issued WHW badges.

The Winterhilfswerk (WHW) was a nationwide charity and propaganda organization in Nazi Germany, organized under the National Socialist People’s Welfare (NSV). During annual fundraising drives, donors received small commemorative items—commonly known as WHW tinnies—as tokens of appreciation. These badges were produced in countless designs, often reflecting cultural, regional, occupational, or military themes.

Badges such as this one were typically distributed during door-to-door collections, frequently carried out by members of the Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) and the League of German Girls (Bund Deutscher Mädel). Today, WHW badges are collected as historical artifacts, offering insight into civilian life, propaganda, and fundraising practices in Germany during the Second World War. This example is particularly appealing due to its clear unit designation and distinctive flag form, making it a desirable piece for collectors of WHW tinnies and WWII German historical memorabilia.

Product information:

• 100% authentic WWII German WHW donation badge

• Issued during the Third Reich (1933–1945)

• Military-themed WHW series

• Reverse marked “Fahr- und Kraftfahreinhheiten”

• Material: Bakelite

• Flag-shaped design

• Original pin-back fastening

• Visible corrosion and wear on reverse (see photos)

• Original wartime manufacture

• Genuine historical collectible, not a reproduction

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