WWII DAF Book, and Belt Buckle Named to Minna Matschke

Offered for sale is a fascinating World War II-era German Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF), or German Labour Front, grouping consisting of a named membership book and DAF belt buckle.

The membership book was issued to Minna Matschke, a saleswoman residing in Berlin, Germany. Her personal information provides a direct connection to the civilian workforce of Germany during the National Socialist period.

Membership Book Details

• Name: Minna Matschke
• Date of Birth: October 25, 1893
• Place of Birth: Łódź, then part of the Russian Empire, now Poland
• Residence: Berlin, Germany
• Occupation: Verkäuferin (Saleswoman)
• Membership Date: December 1, 1936
• Contribution Stamps: Documented from 1936 through 1944

The book contains period membership contribution stamps, offering an interesting chronological record of membership extending through much of World War II.

DAF Belt Buckle

Accompanying the book is a German Labour Front belt buckle displaying the organization’s distinctive insignia.

The buckle appears to bear an RZM M4/23 manufacturer’s marking, although the marking and attribution have not been independently verified.

The DAF was established in 1933 following the abolition of independent German trade unions. It became one of the largest organizations in Nazi Germany, encompassing millions of German workers.

Historical Significance

This grouping provides an interesting look at everyday civilian life and employment under the Third Reich.

Unlike many military-related collectibles, the membership book documents an identifiable civilian woman whose recorded membership continued through the wartime years.

The combination of a named membership document, dated contribution stamps, and period-style organizational buckle makes this an appealing historical display grouping.

Condition: Vintage collectible condition consistent with age and use. Please examine all photographs for details of wear, markings, and completeness.