KdF Stadtführer Armband

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SKU: 81.GOR.03.02.02.02.003.000

  • KdF Stadtführer Armband Obverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Inscription
    Obv: STADTFÜHRER N.S.G. KRAFT DURCH FREUDE
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the KdF Stadtführer Armband is attributed to John R. Angolia and David Littlejohn from their book “Labor Organizations of the Reich”.

History


The DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront = German Labour Front) was the result of a forced association of all German trade unions, established on May 10, 1933. Its purpose was the coordination and control of all aspects of German labour to serve the interests of the NSDAP. The DAF leader was Reichsleiter Robert Ley.

The KdF (Kraft durch Freude = Strength through Joy) was a sub-organisation of the DAF tasked with providing after-work recreational activities and entertainment, ranging from sporting events to theatre or opera visits to luxury Mediterranean holiday cruises. The purpose was to increase general well-being and productivity of the workforce, as well as the tearing down of former German Imperial class barriers in an effort to unify all Germans under the leadership of the national socialist party.

Armbands in the KdF were worn to identify positions, assignments, and functions. They will sometimes have control stamps on them.

The “Stadtführer” armband was worn by KdF city guides. The armband is blue with white print. The armband exists with a white top and bottom border, as well as without borders.

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