Original 1935 Saarland tinnie badge commemorating the Saar plebiscite, during which the territory voted to reunite with Germany after being under League of Nations administration post-WWI. This octagon-shaped badge bears the slogan:
“Deutsch ist die Saar” (“The Saar is German”)
The central design features a German eagle perched above the date 1935, along with two clasped hands symbolizing unity over a silhouette of the Saar region. Beneath the hands is the phrase “Die Deutschen ehren die Treue” (“The Germans honor loyalty”).
This badge was distributed during nationalist demonstrations in the lead-up to the January 13, 1935 referendum, and remains a meaningful propaganda piece of the era. The reverse includes a functional pinback and shows consistent patina from age and handling.
🔍 Key Features:
Original 1935 propaganda badge
Octagonal design with detailed relief
German eagle, handshake motif, and Saarland outline
Bronze-washed aluminum
Original pin intact and functional
Untouched condition with natural aging
