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Original, German collecting tin (money box) from the pre-war period or World War II. It was used to collect donations for charitable or organizational purposes in Germany.
The tin has the shape of a small bucket with a metal, movable handle. It is painted in characteristic red and yellow horizontal stripes. On the lid there is a round opening for coins.
On the front of the tin there is a black logo in the shape of a triangle with the letters DJH, which stands for "Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk" (German Youth Hostel Association).
It is made of light metal sheet (tin), which was typical for this type of utility item.
These were known as collection tins, used during public fundraising drives. After making a donation, the donor often received a commemorative, one-day pin (tinnie).
Historical Context:
These tins were used to collect funds for the maintenance and development of German youth hostels, and these collections were part of broader charitable campaigns, often linked to Nazi propaganda, such as the Winterhilfswerk (Winter Relief).
This particular example is an authentic, historical artifact from that period. A very nice example.