WW2 Danish 1940 Lapel Badge

The WW2 Danish 1940 Lapel Badge is a historical military insignia associated with Denmark during the early years of the Second World War. Issued in 1940, this badge was typically worn to signify support for or affiliation with Danish military or patriotic organizations in the context of the German occupation. The badge is generally fashioned from metal and features emblematic Danish symbols, such as the national flag (Dannebrog) or the monarch’s monogram, though variations exist. It was designed to be worn on civilian clothing, fixed by a pin or screw-back attachment on the reverse, making it discreet yet recognizable to those familiar with its meaning. The WW2 Danish lapel badges provide valuable insight into wartime morale, national identity, and civilian participation during a period marked by foreign occupation and resistance activities. Collectors and historians regard these badges as representative artifacts reflecting Denmark’s complex experience of the Second World War.