Vintage West German Aluminum Flower Pin Brooch, Hand Painted Folk Art, Primary Colors, Floral Pin, 1940's pin, 1950's Pin, Bright Cherry

Large colorful West German floral brooch:

~ Bright bold and cheery
~ Primary color scheme of blue, red, and yellow
~ Hand painted folk art decorations
~ Coordinating flower center
~ Even the back is beautiful and thoughtfully adorned with a splatter type finish

Ready and waiting for your lapel, wardrobe, collection or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True vintage jewelry piece - broadly guessing 1940's to 1950's - retro era. Post WWII era with the West Germany mark

MARKINGS: Stamped on the pin back hardware MADE IN W GERMANY

METAL/MATERIAL: Lightweight aluminum body, hand painted accents, brass toned "V" shaped pin back

CLASP / CLOSURE: Roll over safety clasp

MEASUREMENTS: Aprox 2 3/4" in diameter

WEIGHT: 9.0 grams on my scale

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

HISTORY, PROVENANCE, ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, SYMBOLISM &/or LORE: Aluminum jewelry is so lightweight that you might think it is a cheap plastic material at first glance. It is not plastic at all and a trained eye will be able to discern quickly those vintage aluminum pieces that are highly collectible. Aluminum jewelry got its start during the WWII era across the globe. Major metals were all being used for the war efforts so gold, silver, and jewelry made from other metals was not being produced en mass at that time. But aluminum could be made into high fashion pieces just the same (or better - in some applications) and became so beloved, sought after and popular that the use of aluminum in various forms and finishes continued well past the war time era into the 1960's and 1970's

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This vintage aluminum brooch boasts a beautiful hand-painted floral design from West Germany. The piece features a charming flower shape in primary colors, perfect for any occasion from Christmas to Graduation, Wedding to any Retro Party. The brooch is made of aluminum and has a retro feel, fitting for any vintage or bohemian outfit. The piece is an original vintage item from the WWII era. It would make a great addition to any jewelry collection and is perfect for those who love nature, vintage, and the folk art look. This brooch is a unique and ethnic piece that will surely catch the eye of anyone who sees it.

CONDITION: Good vintage condition - minor hairline crazing or flex marks can be seen near the center around the thinnest or narrowest parts of the petals from age and use. Very hard to spot unless looking very closely and actively looking for flaws. Paint amazingly intact and hardware in good working order. In an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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