Original German WWII German DAF Labor Front 48″ x 54″ Fringed Flag – Deutsche Arbeitsfront Original Items

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 48″ x 54″ Fringed Flag was most likely originally displayed on a pole inside DAF offices. It appears to be made of woven red wool, with cotton white and black DAF emblems on each side. The fringe is silver bullion, and is relatively heavy. It still has remnants of the cloth ties used to attach it to a pole on the header, though all but one have been cut off. There are still two small spring clips at the ends of the header.

The flag does have damage due to wear and moth, which can be seen in the photographs. There are also some small repairs. 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.