Original Third Reich-era tinnie issued by the NSKOV (National Socialist War Victims’ Care), a paramilitary veterans’ organization established to support wounded German soldiers from the First World War. The design features a bold upright sword laid over a radiating swastika, all enclosed within a wreath of oak leaves — powerful symbolism of sacrifice, resilience, and nationalist pride. This example is constructed from die-struck zinc with silver finish remnants and is stamped “0.1” on the reverse, indicating early production under the numeric RZM coding system. Functional horizontal pin setup on the back.
Maker’s Code:
0.1
Condition:
Typical wear to finish with signs of aging and dulling from wartime zinc alloy. Fully intact and working pin. A historically significant veterans’ tinnie from the early Third Reich period.
