Original Item: Only One Available. Like many of the various para-military organizations in NSDAP Germany, the Deutscher Luftsport-Verbandes (German Air Sports Association) needed to raise money, as aircraft were definitely not cheap. Donation tins such as this example would be passed around at DLV events, and possibly carried into meetings. It measures 3 7/8" wide and 5" tall, not counting the 2 1/4" tall handle. It is a relatively simple design made from galvanized steel, and it is dated 1936 on the bottom with serial number 9257 next to it. The top lid is removable, originally held in place by 4 screws (not present), and has a money slot in the top, with felt pads on the other side to prevent money from being taken out.

The can is painted a lovely light blue color as used by the DLV, and has Deutſcher Luftſport-Verbandes in a black band around the bottom on both sides. Above this on one side is the DLV "Winged Propeller" logo, and other the other side is the following statement:

Wer den deutſchen Luftſport
fördert, hilft Deutſchland!
von Hindenburg

This translates to "Anyone who supports German air sports is helping Germany!", and has the signature of former chancellor Paul von Hindenburg underneath. Overall condition is very good, with some light age toning and wear to the paint.

Nice Condition, ready to display.

History of the Deutschen Luftsport-Verbandes
The German Air Sports Association (Deutscher Luftsportverband, or DLV e. V.) was an organisation set up by the NSDAP Party in March 1933 to establish a uniform basis for the training of military pilots. Its chairman was Hermann Göring and its vice-chairman Ernst Röhm.

Since the Treaty of Versailles officially forbade Germany from building fighter planes of any sort, the German Air Sports Association used gliders to train men still officially civilians for the future Luftwaffe. The first steps towards the Luftwaffe's formation were undertaken just months after Adolf AH came to power. Hermann Göring, a World War I ace with 22 victories and the holder of the Orden Pour le Mérite, became National Kommissar for aviation with former Deutsche Luft Hansa director Erhard Milch as his deputy. On 25 March 1933 the German Air Sports Association absorbed all private and national organizations, whilst retaining its 'sports' title. In April 1933 the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM – Reich Air Ministry) was established. The RLM was in charge of development and production of aircraft, and soon afterwards the test site or Erprobungsstelle at Rechlin became its testing ground, a military airfield that had been first established in August 1918. Göring's control over all aspects of aviation became absolute.

The German Air Sports Association was dissolved in 1937 and replaced with the National Socialist Flyers Corps, a corporation under public law and subordinate to Reichsluftfahrtminister Göring.