{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-daf-labor-front-fringed-flag-with-haltern-stadt-5-town-marking-46-1-2-x-53","title":"Original German WWII DAF Labor Front Fringed Flag with Haltern-Stadt 5 Town Marking - 46 1\/2 x 53”","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good original German WWII Deutsche Arbeitsfront, or DAF, organizational flag associated with Haltern-Stadt 5. The flag measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e46 1\/2 x 53 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and is constructed from woven red wool with large multi-piece white and black DAF emblems applied to both sides. It is bordered with a substantial silver-colored bullion fringe and retains a tan wool-backed identification patch with blue edging in the upper left corner. The original seven metal suspension rings are now missing, although the small red cloth tabs that once secured them remain and show considerable fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deutsche Arbeitsfront, or German Labor Front, was established in 1933 after Germany’s independent trade unions were dissolved. Rather than functioning as an independent trade union, the DAF became the centralized National Socialist labor organization for workers and employers and developed an extensive system of regional and local organizations. Flags, banners, signs, uniforms, and other insignia were used extensively by these local DAF formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is constructed from a relatively heavy red wool fabric with a large DAF emblem on each side. Each insignia is of multi-piece construction, with separate white and black cotton elements sewn to the red field. The DAF emblem combines the swastika with the organization’s distinctive cogwheel design. The flag is bordered with a heavy silver-colored bullion fringe, giving it the formal appearance of an organizational standard rather than a lightweight general-purpose flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper left corner of the flag has a tan \u003cstrong\u003e6 ⅜ x 9 ¼\"\u003c\/strong\u003e wool backed patch with a blue border that reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHaltern-Stadt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaltern-Stadt refers to the central urban area of what is today Haltern am See, in the Recklinghausen district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The locality marking strongly indicates association with a local DAF organization in Haltern. The numeral 5 most likely identifies a numbered local group, workplace unit, or other DAF subdivision, although its exact administrative meaning has not been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag does have minor damage due to wear with one sizable hole under the insignia, and some staining in spots across both sides. The colors however are still quite nice, and the age toning really gives it a great look. Despite the rings being absent, this is a great example that would look very nice framed. A great piece of third reich memorabilia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the header were originally seven metal hanger rings used to attach the flag to its pole. All seven rings are now missing, but the small red cloth pieces that once held them remain visible. These attachment tabs show heavy fraying and wear, considerably more than the main body of the flag, which is understandable given the strain placed on them while the flag was suspended. Because of their present condition, the surviving tabs should not be used to support the weight of the flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the double-sided multi-piece DAF emblems, heavy wool construction, silver bullion fringe, surviving locality patch, and original seven-ring suspension arrangement indicates that this was a formal organizational standard intended for pole display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly interesting surviving DAF flag because of its clearly identified Haltern-Stadt \/ 5 patch and largely intact formal construction. The missing hanger rings, heavily frayed suspension tabs, sizable hole, and scattered staining are important condition considerations, while the strong colors, double-sided insignia, heavy fringe, and complete locality patch preserve the flag’s principal historical and organizational features.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532099051589,"sku":"ONSV26CNB071","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/6A016BBC-36EB-40B7-8CC1-E879BA1E4C5F.jpg?v=1786565694","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-daf-labor-front-fringed-flag-with-haltern-stadt-5-town-marking-46-1-2-x-53","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}