WW2 German Winter Relief (Whw) Badge – Cross With Swastikas – Thüringisch Origin

German Winter Relief (Winterhilfswerk) badge features a raised central cross motif with swastikas arranged in each quadrant, set against a textured field with a defined outer rim. The piece is manufactured in grey metal, consistent with zinc-based wartime production, and shows softened relief and surface granularity typical of WHW-issued patriotic items. The reverse is fitted with a standard horizontal pin and stamped with the inscription OBERMÜLLER & KRAWEISS – GOLDBRAKTEAT – UNTERTHÜRINGISCH, identifying the period manufacturer. The surface displays age-related wear, patina, and oxidation consistent with prolonged storage and material fatigue. Overall, this is a non-regulation civilian fundraising tinnie produced for the German Winter Relief programme during the Second World War.