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Product Description: This Adolf Hitler Wall Plaque is an impressive display item in outstanding condition. It is made of iron and is heavy. The obverse surface is bronzed, and virtually all of this original factory applied finish remains intact, with lovely golden color shades. The portrait of the German leader is well-executed and detailed, and depicts Hitler in profile. The artist’s initials, I. W. F., appear in small numbers beneath the portrait. The reverse of this striking plaque has a blackened iron finish and an integral hook for hanging this plaque on a wall. The surfaces on both sides of this plaque are clean and virtually pristine with only scattered tiny marks that do not detract from the visual impact. There is no damage to note. This Adolf Hitler Wall Plaque is a fine piece of Third Reich art, that remains in exceptional, near mint condition.
Historical Description: Military, political, civil and paramilitary organizations during the Third Reich created a wide variety of non-portable awards, mostly in the form of award plaques and table medals, but also including decorative plates, various kinds of trophies, and usable gift items. These awards were generally presented in cases where a medal or award to be worn on the uniform would not be appropriate. Non-portable awards were given to winners of various types of sport contests, as well as to recognize distinguished service to military or civilian organizations, and even private companies. The table medals were typically originally awarded inside special custom fitted cases, similar to those used for some military awards. They could be made of metal, or in some cases porcelain, and were generally finely struck, and of high quality. The wall plaques were typically made of metal, often mounted to a wood base. They could feature Hitler, organizational emblems, or other military or patriotic themed decoration. There was a vast range of non-portable awards made and used during the Third Reich. Some were unique, custom works of art. There were also factories that issued catalogs filled with all kinds of different mass-produced items. After the war, most of these items that bore images of the swastika or Hitler were destroyed to comply with Allied denazification policy.
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