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Oberammergau Enzian Flower Pin and Earring Set (Signals/Gebirgs Kaserne)
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$45.00 USD
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Description
Vintage 1930s Oberammergau enzian flower pin and clip-on earring set. It is in good condition with very minimal wear. The pin measures just under 2" across and the earrings measure 1 1/4" tall.
Conrad von Hötzendorf Kaserne was built just east of the village in 1935–1937 as a base for the mountain signals detachment (Gebirgs-Nachrichten-Abteilung 54). In October 1943, the barracks were taken over by the Messerschmitt company as a research and development site; 37 km of tunnels were bored into the neighboring Laber mountain for engine production facilities, and a winter sports hotel was also taken over. In all, Messerschmitt had 500 employees in the design department and about 1,300 more in the factory.
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