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Vintage 1954 Copper Fasnacht Festival Pin / Brooch / Badge
The pin is signed on the back "FELIX MULLER BASEL" + an "f.g." on the front bottom right corner + "54" on the drummer's banner and the back has the typical safety pin closure (see last 5 photos). These Muller pins are distinctive and collectible.
Measures (approx.) a little over 1" wide (at top) and 1-3/4" tall (along right side of pin)Fasnacht is a popular festival, a type of Mardi Gras in southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The most popular one is in Basel Switzerland and it starts early, 4:00 am the Monday after Ash Wednesday as pipers & drummers play very loud carnival music through unlit streets. They are dressed up in costumes as seen on the pin and this continues for 72 hours until 4:00 am on Thursday morning when it finally ends.
Please ignore pink reflections - from my camera "Pinky"!
Condition: Light surface scratches (normal for material & age) ~ please examine photos for condition of item & contact me if you have any questions!
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