Germany, Third Reich. A Winterhilfswerk Collection Box with Coins, Gau Steiermark, by Westermann & Co. certificate_of_authenticity measuring 90 mm (w) x

measuring 90 mm (w) x 149 mm (h)

the reverse with an inscription of “CAMPAGNE AFRICA” (“AFRICAN CAMPAIGNS”) within a laurel wreath

along with scattered chipping

the lubber line

with some oxidation evident to the metal fixtures

Germany, Third Reich. A Winterhilfswerk Collection Box with Coins, Gau Steiermark, by Westermann & Co. certificate_of_authenticity measuring 90 mm (w) x(Winterhilfswerk Sammelbsche Gau Steiermark). A well preserved Winterhilfswerk (WHW) collection box, constructed of a magnetic metal shell which retains the vast majority of its original red paint, featuring a retractable lid with a narrow slot for the insertion of coins and a round hold for the insertion of paper currency (appropriately flanked by an inscription of PAPIERGELD PAPER MONEY), closing with a snap button which meets two protruding clips