Lot #15: Vintage German / Bavarian Souvenir & Heraldic Pins Stamped H. Schmidt Lüdenscheid

Three mid-20th-century vintage European figural pins and brooches. Steeped in Bavarian culture and classic German metalworking craftsmanship, this collection features exceptional dimensional detail and historical maker marks that make them a fantastic addition to any travel souvenir, heraldry, or regional European jewelry collection. Traditional Bavarian Accordion Player BroochSubject: A detailed figural street musician wearing a traditional alpine cap, carrying a travel pack, and playing an accordion/concertina.Material: Heavy, solid-cast pewter or thick metal alloy.Finish: Dual-toned silver finish with distressed gold accents highlighting the clothing and instrument. Mid-Century Modernist "Münchner Kindl" (Munich Monk) BroochSubject: The stylized official symbol of the city of Munich, Germany—the Münchner Kindl ("Munich Child") portrayed as a monk holding a book/charter.Material: polished brass.Design Era: Circa 1950s (consistent with the modernist brass designs produced for Munich's 800th anniversary celebrations in 1958).Markings: Unstamped / Unsigned. Enamel Shield Heraldic Stickpin (Dated 1961)Subject: Commemorative or regional club shield featuring green enamel work, a golden monogram letter "M", a crown, and the date 1961.Material: Gold-tone brass base with vitreous enamel fill.Markings: Deeply stamped "H. Schmidt Lüdenscheid" on the reverse side. Iconic Cultural Motifs: The Munich Monk is a highly recognized emblem globally, prized by collectors of German tobacciana, Oktoberfest memorabilia, and international travel souvenirs. The Stickpin Maker (H. Schmidt, Lüdenscheid): The town of Lüdenscheid, Germany, is historically recognized as the capital of German metal badge, medal, button, and insignia production. The workshop of Heinz Schmidt (and related Schmidt metalcraft works in the region) operated mid-century, delivering premium enameled municipal coat-of-arms badges, club badges, and luxury automotive promotional pins. Pieces carrying the Lüdenscheid stamp are guaranteed to be authentic products of Germany's premier post-war metal industrial guild.The Munich Monk Heritage: The minimalist brass style of the monk strongly aligns with souvenir jewelry authorized during the late 1950s to early 1960s to honor Munich's founding heritage. Pickup category timeslot {A}