Pinback, Mini Dog Breed Pin, German Spitz, Tin Lithograph, Vintage, USA, 1940s–1950s

A white Spitz on a blue background — three-quarters of an inch of dog breed history.

In the 1940s and 50s, small lithographed tin pinback buttons depicting dog breeds were popular novelty items and collector's pieces — tiny portraits of beloved breeds rendered in vivid color on ¾-inch metal buttons. Original, not reproductions, these are in very good vintage condition with the expected wear of items now 70+ years old. The German Spitz — the word "Spitz" meaning pointed in German, referring to the breed's sharp features — originated in cold-climate regions of Scandinavia, Russia, and Asia before becoming especially associated with Germany. At ¾ inch diameter, please note the small size before purchasing.

For a dog breed pin collector, a German Spitz enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates a very small and very specific piece of mid-century Americana.

• Type: Original vintage tin lithograph pinback — not a reproduction
• Era: 1940s–1950s, USA
• Breed: German Spitz
• Dimensions: Approximately ¾ inch diameter
• Condition: Very good vintage — original, shows expected age wear
• Material: Metal / tin lithograph
• Note: Small size — please review photos carefully