Original WWII German DAF WALL PLAQUE. (Schmuckplatte) With U.S. Veteran Capture Paper! Certified.

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Original WWII German DAF WALL PLAQUE. (Schmuckplatte) With U.S. Veteran Capture Paper! Certified. The “Deutsche Arbeitsfront” (German Labour-front), originally founded in 1933, became an official NSDAP organization in October 1934. Its stated purpose was to educate the workers in industry and commerce in furtherance of the smooth and efficient operation of all labour in the Third Reich. It also controlled the KdF, “Kraft durch Freude” (Strength through Joy), organization which provided recreation for workers. However, DAFโ€™s most important goal was to enforce the political stability of the large mass of work force. A cast aluminum plaque in the form of the DAF emblem; being a cut-out, mobile swastika within a fourteen-toothed cog, 20cm in diameter. Has the original U.S. Veteran “Capture Papers” listing this item as well as other items he brought home as war trophies.ย ย ย  One of the classic artifacts from the third Reich in used condition. Typical light age toning plus wear during use. Nice example issued with expected storage wear.ย  ย Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site. ย  ย Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. RARE WITH CAPTURE PAPERS! HISTORIC!

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Volkswagen Works cornerstone ceremony, near Wolfsburg, 1938.