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Vintage 1958 Buchenwald Memorial Dedication Enamel Pin Badge (DDR / East Germany)
Description:
Up for sale is an authentic vintage cold-war era enamel commemorative badge issued in East Germany (DDR) in 1958 for the inauguration of the Buchenwald National Memorial (Nationale Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Buchenwald).
Design & Historical Context:
Central Emblem: Features the inscription "BUCHENWALD 1958" set against a deep red guilloché enamel backdrop.
Top Design: Displays the iconic Bell Tower (Glockenturm) monument towering above stylized flames.
Side Flags: Flanked on both sides by multi-colored enamel flags representing the various nations whose citizens were imprisoned at the camp (including the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, France, Yugoslavia, Poland, Belgium, and others).
Significance: Issued in September 1958 to mark the official opening of the massive East German state memorial site built on the grounds of the former Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar.
Item Details:
Year: 1958
Country of Origin: East Germany (DDR / GDR)
Material: Die-cast brass/bronze alloy with multi-color cold/hard enamel finish.
Attachment: Original C-clasp pinback attached to the reverse.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The enamel remains bright with crisp details and rich red tones. Minor age patina on the back as expected with an authentic piece over 60 years old. (Please inspect pictures for close-up condition details).
An exceptional piece for collectors of Cold War history, WWII commemorative memorabilia, Eastern European artifacts, or anti-fascist historical pins.
⛔️Sold strictly as a collectible and historical object. I am not affiliated with any government, military, or political organization. This item is offered solely for historical interest and educational purposes.
🔸 A very nice collectible item – rare and in great vintage condition!
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