Is this Third Reich or not?

[Trelawney]

Hello, I'm asking a question that I think I already know the answer to. Is this small swastika Third Reich or earlier possibly English from a time when the symbol had nothing to do with Germany? If it isn't German has anyone got any ideas?[ATTACH=CONFIG]936002

[LeonardoL]

It could be anything. If it has anything to do with 3rd reich my guess is that could be something from Wintershilfswerk?

[bigmacglenn]

It certainly isn't an officially sanctioned 3rd Reich piece...considering the quality & overall impression I would say we're looking at a vintage good luck charm...perhaps for a child's bracelet...
cheers, Glenn

[Erich S]

Not.

[big ned]

I'm thinking American. I've seen other swastika jewellery enamelled almost this same colour before, and it was manufactured in the U.S. circa 1920's-30's and marked "Sterling". I have wondered in the past if there was a native american link due to the turquoise colour of it.

Regards, Ned.

[sitges1990]

I agree with Glenn, good luck charm for a baby probably from the 1920's or 30's.

[colt45]

Indians use it for good luck

[Trelawney]

Thanks all for your opinions. I know it's old because it was found in a collection of early to mid 20th century costume, after some internet research I was pretty certain it wasn't third reich but it's always better to get a second opinion from experts. I find that if I look for stuff like this on the net I never find another one like it ! Thanks again.

[timothy]

Possible also some of the 20's 30's art deco stuff I have a swaticka adorned ashtray from this period. It was quite popular stuff then in a pre war Nazi period. timothy

[Trelawney]

Thanks everyone for your input. I was correct in what I originally thought, I'm getting better at recognising when things arent state 3rd reich.