“Deutsch ist die Saar” Propaganda Badge, 1934

Original German propaganda badge issued in 1934 in support of the Saar region’s return to Germany. Octagonal bronze-finished metal with pin-back fastening. The obverse features an eagle with swastika above a handshake on a cross, with inscriptions “Deutsch ist die Saar” and “Des Deutschen Ehre ist die Treue” (“A German’s honor is loyalty”). Produced during the national campaign leading up to the 1935 Saar plebiscite. Very good condition with attractive bronze patina.