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Up for sale is a beautiful, curated estate collection of 32 vintage European travel souvenir pins and hat badges. The vast majority of these pieces feature vibrant, colorful cloisonné-style enamel work, dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. They primarily represent famous alpine towns, peaks, glaciers, and regions across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
This instant collection is perfect for a traditional Tyrolean hat display, vest decoration, shadow box framing, jewelry crafting, or updating an existing vintage collection.
🌟 Featured Highlight Pieces
* Dachstein 3000m:** Features an incredible hanging red 3D cable car/gondola charm.
* Kitzsteinhorn 3203m:** Features a dangling alpine ice pick, edelweiss flower, and cable car charm.
* Bund der Tiroler Schützenkompanien:** Scarce, highly collectible traditional Tyrolean Shooting Company shield badge.
* Heinrich-Kern-Haus:** Large, stunning enameled plaque depicting the iconic alpine mountain hut.
* Gamsbart/Hat Pin Style:** Traditional hunting-style pin featuring a miniature alpine hat with real feathers.
* Stubaier Gletscherbahn:** Unique ski boot shaped charm pin.
* 3D Wildlife Pin:** Detailed silver-toned fish/trout figural pin.
Full List of Locations & Crests Included
* Austria & Alpine Peaks:** Kitzsteinhorn, Dachstein, Stubaier Gletscherbahn, Gletscherbahn Kaprun, Tirol (Eagle shield & Crest), Kärnten (Carinthia), St. Johann i.T., Grundlsee, Montafon, Bad Mitterndorf, Stubnerkogel, Saalbach, Silvretta.
* Germany (Bavaria):** Bayern (Blue/White Diamond Crest), Füssen, Herrenchiemsee, Echelsbacher Brücke.
* Switzerland & Liechtenstein:** Madrisa, Schruns, Principality of Liechtenstein.
* Bonus Elements:** Italian Flag pin, vintage Heinrich-Kern-Haus plaque, and stylized floral/wildlife charms.
🔍 Condition Report
* Enamel:** The enamel work is in very good to excellent vintage condition across the lot. Colors remain bright and glossy with no major chips or structural cracking visible.
* Hardware:** Pins have original backings intact (mix of safety pins, straight pins, and clutch backs).
* Patina:** Beautiful, authentic vintage aging and light patina on the metal backs, consistent with age.
*Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess individual details and conditions. The items pictured are the exact 32 pieces you will receive.*
**Shipping & Handling:** Securely packed in bubble wrapping to prevent any chipping during transit. Shipped quickly with tracking included.
