This is an authentic WW2-era porcelain bowl of Nazi Germany used in a Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF) - German Labor Front mess hall; it was manufactured by Eschenbach Bavaria, indicated by its back stamp.
Plates like this was standard issue in mess halls and canteens, used by workers and staff during the period.
Markings:
- Sharply depicts the mobile swastika within a “gear” (the symbol for the DAF).
- there is no date stamp; the text type suggests production would have been no earlier than 1941.
- Manufacturers mark, Eschenbach Bavaria.
- The text "Modell des amtes Schönheit der arbeit (Model of the Office for Beauty of Labour).
Condition:
Made of high quality porcelain; produced with durability & design to withstand regular use. Maintains mostly its original polish throughout & contains standard age wear. For its age, it’s in excellent condition w/quite visible markings at the underside.
A solid addition to any collection of German militaria, porcelain, or DAF artifacts.
History:
The Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF) was the state labor organization which replaced independent trade unions after Adolf Hitler's rise to power.
The office was officially dedicated to increasing ergonomics and industrial safety, and this mark was a seal of approval.
Measurements (approximate):
9 1/4" diameter
2” Height
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WW2 (Nazi Germany) - Authentic
Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF)
Mess Hall Bowl
$75.00 (Firm)
Likely from WW2 era
Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF)
- German Labor Front Mess Hall.
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