This WWII German WHW Wehrmacht set includes eleven distinct miniature figures representing the army, navy, and air forces from the WWII era. The National Socialist People’s Welfare (NSV) ran the Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes (WHW) as an annual fundraising campaign. Founded in 1933, the WHW funded many NSV activities. It grew into the second largest mass organization in Nazi Germany. Official policy called donations voluntary. However, German citizens faced intense social pressure to contribute. Street collectors gave small badges like these plastic items to donors as receipts.
Set Contents: 11 molded grey plastic miniature figures representing major branches of the German forces:
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Schwerer Mörser (Heavy Mortar / Howitzer)
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Granatwerfer / Nebelwerfer (Mortar Crew)
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Schwere Flak (Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun)
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Meldereiter (Mounted Dispatch Riders – Pair)
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Meldereiter (Single Cavalry Dispatch Rider)
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PAK (Anti-Tank Gun with Crew)
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Schützenpanzerwagen (Halftrack Personnel Carrier)
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Kreuzer (Cruiser Warship)
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Segelschulschiff Gorch Fock (Tall Training Ship with string)
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Minensuchboot (Minesweeper Vessel)
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Dornier Bomber (Twin-Engine Aircraft)
Historical Context and Details
Street level charity drives produced millions of small pins and miniatures in various materials, including molded grey resin. This WWII German WHW Wehrmacht set features field artillery, cavalry riders, armored vehicles, warships, and aircraft. One miniature in this comprehensive set still retains its original hanging string. Collectors value these miniature items for their sharp detail and historical significance.
