Winterhilfswerk Gau Westfalen-Nord

**The Winterhilfswerk (Winter Relief) was established in 1933 to provide food, clothing, and coal to impoverished Germans during the winter months. To encourage donations, small commemorative badges and medals known as "tinnies" were given to contributors. These early 1933-1934 badges from Gau Westfalen-Nord are historically significant as they represent the very first national campaign of the WHW.

This item:
A high-quality commemorative medal/tinnie for the first Winterhilfe campaign (1933-1934), specifically issued in Gau Westfalen-Nord. This badge features a crisp and detailed portrait of Adolf Hitler. The front shows a sharp profile of Hitler with the text "Hitler dank Winterhilfe 1933-1934" and "Gau Westfalen Nord." The reverse is clearly marked with the prestigious manufacturer Paulmann & Crone, Lüdenscheid. This firm is highly regarded for its superior strike and quality materials. Excellent condition with a deep, natural patina. The details of the portrait and the lettering remain very sharp.Features the original, sturdy vertical pin and catch on the reverse. This is a "First Campaign" item, making it a foundation piece for any collection of political or WHW awards. A textbook example from a famous maker, sourced from an old collection in the United States.