{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-nsrkb-national-socialist-state-veterans-association-blank-poster-16-1-4-x-23-1-4","title":"Original German WWII NSRKB National Socialist State Veterans Association Blank Poster, 16 1\/4\" x 23 1\/4\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very attractive original German WWII period blank poster for the \u003cem\u003eNS-Reichskriegerbund “Kyffhäuser”\u003c\/em\u003e, the National Socialist Reich Veterans Association. Measuring a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e16 1\/4\" x 23 1\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, the poster features a large closed wing eagle and prominent NSRKB shield insignia across the upper half, while the lower yellow field was intentionally left blank so local information could be added when the poster was placed into use. This unused format, combined with its bold graphics and large size, makes it an especially interesting piece of period veterans organization ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots of the organization reached back to the \u003cem\u003eKyffhäuserbund\u003c\/em\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e as an umbrella organization for Germany's numerous veterans and reservists associations. Its name derived from the Kyffhäuser Monument, or \u003cem\u003eKyffhäuserdenkmal\u003c\/em\u003e, the monumental memorial complex erected on the Kyffhäuser mountain near Bad Frankenhausen in Thuringia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the National Socialist takeover of power in 1933, the German veterans organizations were progressively brought under centralized political control through \u003cem\u003eGleichschaltung\u003c\/em\u003e, or coordination. In \u003cstrong\u003e1938\u003c\/strong\u003e, the German Reichskriegerbund “Kyffhäuser” was renamed the \u003cem\u003eNS-Reichskriegerbund “Kyffhäuser”\u003c\/em\u003e and became the principal centralized organization representing veterans within the Third Reich. The national organization was dissolved in \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its assets transferred to the NSDAP and its remaining local organizational structure later contributing personnel and organization during the final phase of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper half of this poster is dominated by a large closed wing eagle, creating an imposing and immediately recognizable graphic design. Centered over the eagle's chest is the NSRKB shield insignia. The shield is rendered in red with an Iron Cross at its center, containing a canted hook cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire lower half of the poster consists of a blank yellow field. This was evidently intended to receive locally added information such as an announcement, meeting notice, event details, or other organizational text. Unfortunately, we have not been able to locate a period photograph showing this exact style of poster filled out and in use, so its specific intended application remains unconfirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the lower left is a small printed logo, most likely associated with the printer or publisher, although we have not been able to positively identify it. The lower right is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e№ 553\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good considering the age and fragile nature of the paper, with wear and deterioration commensurate with age. The white areas show overall age toning, and there is visible staining along the left edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster was folded into quarters for an extended period, leaving prominent horizontal and vertical fold lines. There is tearing along all of these fold lines, which should be noted as the principal condition issue. Additional tears and folding are present at the corners. Despite this damage, the main printed graphics remain strong and the poster retains excellent overall visual presence when displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the collector of German WWII paper items, veterans organization material, or period political and military ephemera, this is an unusual display piece. Its large \u003cstrong\u003e16 1\/4\" x 23 1\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e format, bold NSRKB eagle and shield artwork, untouched blank announcement field, and surviving \u003cstrong\u003e№ 553\u003c\/strong\u003e marking give it considerably more visual and research interest than a standard membership document or small organizational handbill. The fold wear and staining are clearly present, but the strong surviving imagery makes this an appealing original example for framing or inclusion in an advanced German veterans association collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45934004011077,"sku":"ONSV24EBD031","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24EBD031__01.jpg?v=1791220458","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-nsrkb-national-socialist-state-veterans-association-blank-poster-16-1-4-x-23-1-4","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}