{"product_id":"german-nsdap-matchbox-holder-swastika-eagle-berlin-marked","title":"German NSDAP Matchbox Holder-Swastika \u0026 Eagle-Berlin Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal-style German NSDAP metal matchbox cover featuring a raised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Socialist eagle clutching a wreathed swastika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above large Gothic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“N.S.D.A.P.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse bears a circular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“BERLIN 6”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking. Interestingly, another documented NSDAP matchbox holder is described with the same \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Berlin 6”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking, which supports the identification of this piece as a matchbox holder rather than a cigarette case or unrelated desk item.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from folded sheet metal with open ends, allowing a standard matchbox to slide into the outer sleeve. The front insignia and lettering are raised rather than simply engraved. The piece displays an attractive aged patina with scattered surface marks, oxidation and wear consistent with handling. An old paper inventory\/collection label remains attached to the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot state definitively that it is an original Third Reich-period piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from these photographs alone. NSDAP objects have been extensively reproduced, and authentication depends heavily on construction, markings, dimensions and close examination. Genuine period NSDAP pieces commonly carry RZM\/manufacturer markings, but markings alone are not proof of authenticity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable WWII German matchbox-related pieces vary substantially depending on authenticity and provenance; an auction example of a German Westwall matchbox holder sold for £40, while more elaborate attributed NSDAP examples can bring considerably more.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50530054242381,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/9A6A288D-9414-424E-8642-354111E37A0A.jpg?v=1790377135","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/german-nsdap-matchbox-holder-swastika-eagle-berlin-marked","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}