1934 Niedersachsentag Verden Commemorative Badge - Nazi Era Tinnie

Description

This is a historical commemorative badge, known as a "tinnie" (Tagungsabzeichen), issued for the Niedersachsentag (Lower Saxony Day) event held in Verden on June 23, 1934. The badge is shield-shaped and crafted from a bronze-toned metal, likely stamped brass or zinc. Its central motif features a prominent raised swastika superimposed over a vertical sword, a common iconographic pairing of the era. The inscription reads "Niedersachsen tag 23.6. 1934 Verden 782." The reference to the year 782 commemorates the Massacre of Verden, an event heavily utilized in period propaganda to evoke Germanic heritage. This piece is a significant example of regional event memorabilia from the early Third Reich period. The badge exhibits a natural aged patina, with some visible oxidation (verdigris) on the lower right edge, consistent with its age. The relief details remain sharp and legible. This item is offered as a historical artifact for collectors and historians of 20th-century German history.