3rd Reich Deutsch ist Die Saar 1934

In a very good condition a patriotic badge for the Saarabstimmung in January 1935

The Saarbeckengebiet was controlled by the English and French from 1920 -1935 for the League of Nations. When the people were asked to make a choice between incorporation in France or Germany the NSDAP would try to influence the votes amongst initimidation but also with patriotic badges like this badge.

Frontside: Deutsch ist Die Saar (The Saar is German) Eagle with swastika inside a wreath. Two hands shaking where one has shackles (as being imprisoned) Der Deutschen Ehre ist Treue (The German honor is the right one) and the year 1934.

Frontside marked RK

Backside: Safety pin

Code: 51445