WW2 Authentic German Propaganda Signs
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Sign 1)
This metal sign for the Reich Labour Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst or RAD), specifically the "Arbeitsdank" (Labor Thanks) organization. The RAD was a major paramilitary organization in Nazi Germany established to reduce unemployment, militarize the workforce, and indoctrinate it with Nazi ideology. The Arbeitsdank was a welfare organization within the RAD, providing assistance to members who were injured or in need. All RAD members were required to contribute to the Arbeitsdank. The sign features the RAD emblem: a shovel and two stalks of wheat, overlaid on a shield with a swastika. The words "ARBEIT" (work) and "DANK" (thanks) are written in a circle around the emblem. This symbol represented the RAD's mission to instill respect for manual labor and promote physical fitness. The motto "Arbeit adelt" ("work ennobles") was used to promote the RAD. The RAD was established in 1935, and service was compulsory for young German men for six months. The organization was divided into sections for men and women. The Arbeitsdank was established in 1933 as part of the National Socialist Labor Service (NSAD), a precursor to the RAD.
Sign 2)
Nazi-era enamel sign for Hövelhof, Germany, likely dating from the World War II period. The sign features the number "6/204" at the top, a stylized shovel and wheat symbol in the center, a swastika emblem, and the name "Hövelhof" at the bottom. It is likely a marker or identifier related to the local administration or organization during that time.
Sign 3)
German enamel sign with the phrase "Arbeit adelt!" which translates to "Work ennobles!" in English. This slogan was used in Nazi Germany, reflecting the regime's emphasis on the value and importance of labor. The sign features a swastika, a symbol of the Nazi party, along with a gear and stalks of wheat, representing industry and agriculture, respectively. Enamel signs like this were commonly used for advertising and signage between 1880 and 1950 due to their durability. They are made by fusing a vitreous, glass-like coating onto a metal base, creating a hard and long-lasting finish. The presence of rust and tarnished rivets on the sign suggests that it is likely a genuine vintage piece.
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