Vintage Brooch Zugspitze Germany Enamel Travel Shield Souvenir Trachten Hat Pin

Vintage from the 1950s

Materials: enamel, silver metal

Excellent vintage 800 silver enamel charm featuring the Zugspitze Schneefernerhaus measures 5 x 2 and is in excellent condition.

Key details:
The pin features a shield shape with a rendering of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak at 2,966 meters.
It is attached to a miniature ice axe, common as a decorative element on Alpine-themed items.
Hat pins like this are often worn on Tyrolean or Bavarian hats, traditional in the Alpine regions.
These pins can represent travel mementos, hobbies like hiking, or regional pride.
It is likely made of metal with enamel details on the shield.
The pin would have been a common souvenir for tourists visiting the Zugspitze.
Such pins are often found on traditional felt or wool hats.
The style is typical of pins from the mid-20th century.