WWII German WHW Botanical Donation Badges (5)

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number1005265
CategoryFirearms & Militaria
AuctionThe Bagale Collection, Session III - Wartime Militaria
DateAugust 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM MDT
Auction house345 Auction
LocationPueblo West, Colorado

This lot presents a 5-piece selection of WWII German WHW (Winterhilfswerk) botanical donation badges, representing the home-front charity initiatives of the era. Included are a glazed porcelain "Reichsmütterdienst" blue forget-me-not badge, a molded frosted glass "Kornblume" (cornflower) pendant complete with its original woven hanging string, and a pressed clear celluloid/plastic sunflower plaque. Also featured are a stamped metal flower pin set with a polished Tiger's Eye gemstone cabochon, and a silver-grey metal blossom pin with a deep blue glass cabochon center. The largest piece is 1 inch in diameter. The items are in superb display condition, with clean faces, vibrant colors, and largely intact original attachments; only the clear plastic plaque lacks its rear pin assembly. SC

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