Unknown "M" stick pin

[Gordon Craig]

Gentlemen,

This stick pin came with an assortment of militaria items. I have been unable to identify it. Anyone have any suggestions?

Regards,

Gordon

[peter monahan]

No nibbles, Gordon?

I'd say the style is European, not Commonwealth, so if it's older would tend to France or one of the Germanies, but if its newer - and the graphic suggests it is, that only means a European maker, so could be anywhere!

Obviously medical and the colours, barring the central blue, are red/white/green, so perhaps Italian? The letters - mangled to fit round the caduceus - look like 'R W G V' to me, but that rings no bells. Maybe one of the Italian members/experts could shed some light. Possibly a medical volunteer/first aid group? Also wondering whether the blue with a circle of asterisks is meant to echo the EU gold stars on blue.

Some random musings. Sorry its not more.

Peter

[Gordon Craig]

Peter,

Thanks your your thoughts/comments. Italy has been mentioned before by other who have commented on this pin and that is a distinct possibility. I guess that the quest for ID goes on.

Regards,

Gordon

[Elmar Lang]

Hello,

I think that this lapel pin should refer to the Rheinisch-Westfälische Genossenschaftsverband; an association of banks and industries (the colours green-White and White-red, also match).

This organization still exists and can be found at its webpage http://www.rwgv.de/index.php .

Best wishes,

E.L.

Edited October 4, 2013 by Elmar Lang

[Gordon Craig]

E.L.,

Thanks very much for your response. Now if we could only figure out what the stylized M stands for my search will be complete.

Regards,

Gordon