German WHW Glass Donation Badges (3)
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 1005814 |
| Auction | The Bagale Collection, Session IV |
| Date | August 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM MDT |
| Auction house | 345 Auction |
| Location | Pueblo West, Colorado |
Issued in September 1942 for the German Winterhilfswerk charity campaign, this trio of pressed glass donation badges stems from the "Deutsche Baudenkmäler" architectural series. The pieces measure 1 to 1.25 inches high and display fine intaglio-molded lines on their front faces. The first badge, crafted from dark amber glass, portrays the historic Marienburg castle fortress in West Prussia. The second badge, in blue glass, depicts the Prinz Eugen Monument in Vienna, with "Wien" inscribed at the top corner. The third badge, in light amber glass, features St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, inscribed below with "Stephansdom Wien". Each piece has a curved top, a flat reverse, and a molded horizontal groove designed to secure a mounting pin. The glass surfaces show minor handling wear and light age-related tarnish within the recessed detailing. PM
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