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Hi all, I received a grouping that had these medals in it that a gi brought from Europe. I'd appreciate help in identifing and information on these. Thank you,walter
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Looks like you have various tinnies.. Three look like labor tinnies awarded for participation in one of their events.. The others look like whw pins..
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Thanks for your reply Adam. Could you tell me what "whw" means?
Thanks, Walter
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Winter Hilf Werk I do believe . Basically it was a good way the Nazi party raised revenue , come along clear some snow or whatever and buy a badge . Rob
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As a minor point..none of these were actually awarded, you may have shown up at the designated event- even participated in some fashion or another- they still made you buy the tinnie! 
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