Up for your consideration is a delightful, highly collectible curated lot of three authentic, late-1940s German souvenir pins representing Bavaria's famous resort lake, Chiemsee.
Dating strictly to the post-WWII Allied Occupation era (circa 1945–1949), this colorful trio showcases a fascinating variety of immediate post-war manufacturing techniques. Chiemsee served as a prominent US Military Recreation Center where American GIs stationed in Germany spent their R&R leave time, frequently purchasing these whimsical novelty pins as fun deployment tokens or gifts to mail home.
Detailed Lot Contents
Pin 1 (Dog in Canoe): A highly unusual and rare 3D molded off-white terrier dog character meticulously painted, shown sitting inside a grey canoe and holding a double-bladed paddle with red accents. Features a vertical brass safety pin backing.
Pin 2 (Red-Sailed Ship): A striking, bright silver-tone metal galleon ship featuring vibrant, textured red painted sails cruising over a wave banner bearing the name "Chiemsee". Features a horizontal safety catch brooch backing.
Pin 3 (Spotted Fawn): A classic, sweet 3D molded celluloid miniature spotted deer standing in an Alpine forest clearing with colorful wildflowers. Features an authentic brass wire safety pin backing melted directly into the plastic reverse.
Dimensions & Measurements
Sailboat: 1 1/2" wide by 1 7/8" tall
Dog in Canoe: 1 1/2" wide by 1" tall
Spotted Fawn: 1 1/4" wide by 3/4" tall
Condition Report
All three pins in this historic Bavarian lot are in excellent vintage collector's condition. The molded plastics and metal components remain entirely structurally sound with no cracks, breaks, or warping. The original hand-painted accents and glossy finishes are remarkably bright, crisp, and intact across all three pieces. On the reverse side, all three distinct closure styles are 100% original, firmly attached, and fully functional. Please review the high-resolution photographs provided to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition.