Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Hi all, I got this odd pin or badge recently with this Edelweiss patch. I have never seen this pin before. Its missing its pin, looks to be old. Any ideas? I love to add the odd or unusual to my small but growing GB insignia collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I have a hunch that this item has nothing to do with military. https://www.bagthejewels.co.uk/vintage-1940s1950s-souvenir-pin---hiking-hat-pick-with-gentian-and-edelweiss-flowers-746-p.asp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 2 hours ago, val said: I have a hunch that this item has nothing to do with military. https://www.bagthejewels.co.uk/vintage-1940s1950s-souvenir-pin---hiking-hat-pick-with-gentian-and-edelweiss-flowers-746-p.asp Thats was my thinking as well @val, maybe for one of those Alpine type hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) I thing it might be a sweet heart pin Edited October 24, 2022 by Davejb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Another one, similarly "fuzzy". https://www.bonanza.com/items/like/404626642/Vintage-West-Germany-Trachten-Hat-Pin-Brooch-Shield-Edelweiss-Fringe @Afrikakorpsrat64 , do you see there any markings at all in the back? Maybe to check in good light and with magnifying glass? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Auld Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I think a civilian souvenir badge, these sort of thing are still common for visitors to the mountain regions, similar to the metal badges that are for walking sticks or canes. Best Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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