Pro Patria Swiss National Day Memorabilia

1 embroided emblem depicting a tower and swiss flag, next to a metal badge depicting a beaver and the date 1933 — Starting in 1910, the Pro Patria Foundation sold Swiss National Day cards as part of its annual collection. In 1923, the first badge for the national day was added. propatria.ch

1 stitched emblem depicting the flags of all the cantons in Switzerland, 1 depicting an Edelweis flower — With the proceeds from the sale of the cards and the badge, Pro Patria provided support for various social assistance programs. Pictured are the badges from 1943 and 1953. propatria.ch

2 red and white emblems with a metal cross and the other a metal outline of Switzerland — The badges were always adapted to fit the period of time. Pictured are the Swiss National Day badges from 1963 and 1973. www.propatria.ch

A model of100 with an X and a cross — Today, the Pro Patria Foundation promotes Switzerland's diverse and vibrant culture. In 2022, the Swiss National Day badge carried on a 100-year tradition. propatria.ch

2 badges - one depicting the Swiss Cross and date 1983, the other plastic with the swiss map fill in red — The first collection in 1910 commemorated the victims of the numerous floods which had occurred that summer. Pictured are the 1983 and 1993 badges. propatria.ch

A black and white tin Butterfly on a white background, next to a heart illustration with white cross pro patria written — Along with the first Pro Patria stamps in 1938, the federal celebration cards with commemorative stamps were discontinued. In 2003, the badge was a butterfly and in 2013, a heart. propatria.ch

This content was published on July 26, 2023 - 17:27

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