Edelweiss pin, authentic or not?

[goldmatt]

Recently purchased this pin at an antique shop and am wondering if it is an authentic piece from the war era. Any information appreciated.

Thanks
Matt

[Gwar]

Better pictures would be helpful to say the least... Here is an example ... By the way... Forgive my manners,,, Welcome to the Forum goldmatt, Gwar

[goldmatt]

Ok tried to get better photos...there doesn't appear to be any makers marks and the design was different than any of the other pins I have seen, thanks for your help!!

[Gwar]

goldmatt, Have you tried any sub-forums for comp. ??

[Gwar]

It looks good IMO... Just don't know what division or where it may have been utilized.. G

[goldmatt]

No..I am new to the forums and am just figuring it out, thank you for your help!

Matt

[Danmark]

Dont just assume that it is military, the "blossom of snow" adorned many civil caps.

[goldmatt]

That's something that I did not even consider but should..I think this warrants some more research on my part! Any possibility that it was an example worn by an Austrian unit?

[CBH]

It doesn't look like an issue item to me , no thread holes for attachment . Could be a civilian item .

[wizardman]

I have a few ww2 gebirgsjäger items, reasonably sure yours is post war, due to the clips on the back and the different detail on the center..either Bundeswehr or copy
Using the OP image and Gwars