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ARTIFACT:
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This is a 1927 Nazi tinnie for the Turnerbund Turnfest, or gymnastics festival, held that year at Gaisburg-Salzburg. The tinnie reads 1 Kreisbergturnfest Kreis 3 Gaisburg-Salzburg 192The rectangular tinnie has a castle scene in relief and an example of the rounded swastika. It has a maker's mark on reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa 1927.
SIZE:Approximately 7/8" in height and 1-1/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin with saddle.
MARKINGS:J. Schwertner Eggenberg B. Graz.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAGX12 LHEX10/12 SGEX3/14
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The tinnie shows light wear and tarnish and has a few small spots of oxidation.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.