WW2 German Kriegsmarine Commemorating the Launch of the Tirpitz Tinnie Maker M1/35

The WW2 German Kriegsmarine Commemorating the Launch of the Tirpitz Tinnie, produced by maker M1/35, is a period badge issued to mark the commissioning of the battleship Tirpitz. Manufactured in Germany during the Third Reich era, these tinnies were distributed at events celebrating significant naval milestones. The badge typically features imagery relevant to the Tirpitz, which was the second Bismarck-class battleship and launched in 1939. It is constructed from stamped metal with a pin-back attachment, and bears the manufacturer’s code M1/35 on the reverse, denoting production by a designated supplier under the Third Reich’s official licensing system. Such commemorative tinnies were commonly worn on civilian clothing during public events or parades to display patriotic support for major military achievements. This item reflects the iconography and ceremonial culture of the Kriegsmarine during World War II and is sought after by collectors of historical German militaria.