Original Item: Only One Available. The DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront or German Labor Front) was a National Socialist trade union that supplanted independent unions once the NSDAPs had come to power in Germany. This 44″W x 51″L Fringed Banner or Flag was most likely originally hung on a wall inside DAF offices. It appears to be made of woven red cotton, with cotton multi-piece white and black DAF emblems sewn onto one side. The fringe is white rayon, which has a lovely sheen to it. It still has the twine halyard running through the header, with small loops on either end.
The flag does have damage due to wear and tear, which can be seen in the photographs. The colors however are still quite nice, and the age toning really gives it a great look. Most of these that we see were removed hastily, and either had the hangers cut or torn off, but this example is still intact. A great piece of Third Reich memorabilia!
With the dissolution of all Free Trade Unions in Germany in May 1933 the Deutsche Arbeitsfront, (German Labor Front), was established to replace the unions and to educate the workers in industry and commerce for smooth and efficient operation of all labor in the Third Reich. In October 1934 the DAF was given official status as a sub-section of the NSDAP and in March 1936 it was recognized as an independent NSDAP affiliated association and granted control of its own monetary budget. With this money it was able to procure it’s own signs and other insignia.