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Lot 175:
A Collection of Vintage Assorted Enamel Pins and Badges, including Motorcycle and German Examples
Description
This lot comprises approximately twenty-three assorted vintage pins and badges, predominantly crafted from metal with enamel infill. The items display a variety of shapes including oval, round, rectangular, and shield designs. The collection features pins marked “COMPLETE SWIMMER” (two variations), “BSA,” “SERVICE,” and “MOTO GUZZI.” Further notable markings include “TEDDY TAIL LEAGUE,” “GOLD STANDARD,” and “SILVER STANDARD” on pins with heraldic crests. Several items contain German text, such as “ARBEITSDIENST” (Labor Service) and “BAUERN JUGEND SCHAFFT” (Farmers Youth Creates), some incorporating symbols like the swastika, indicating a historical German context for those specific pieces. Other designs within the collection include various winged motifs, crests, and a stylized flapper-era woman.
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