STAHLHELMBUND "XII. R.F.S.T. FEST 30./31.MAI BRESLAU 1931"

German tinnies gained significant popularity during World War II due to their versatile functions. Primarily, they served as propaganda tools, promoting German pre and war time leadership ideals, events, and prominent figures. Often adorned with imagery celebrating the military, the German leader in 1930s and 1940s, or the accomplishments of the Third Reich, these badges helped foster support for the regime and boost morale among civilians.

Tinnies were also collected as keepsakes, commemorating important events or rallies. Their affordability and accessibility made them attractive to a broad audience, including soldiers, civilians, and members of the ruling party and its organizations.

Additionally, tinnies were sometimes sold to raise funds for various causes, such as supporting the war effort, charitable organizations, or the Party’s activities. Proceeds often went towards funding the Party’s initiatives or providing aid to soldiers and their families.