Third Reich “Tag der Arbeit” 1935 Medal (Day Badge)

Description

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This badge originates from 1935 and is made of die-struck aluminum with a silver wash finish. On the front, which is oval in shape, three men are depicted: one holding a sledgehammer over his shoulder, another carrying a scroll, and a third with a bundle of wheat resting on his arm. Above them is the inscription “Tag Der Arbeit” (Day of Labour), and below is the national eagle with wings spread, gripping a swastika encircled by a wreath. The date “1935” is displayed on either side of the eagle (19 on the left, 35 on the right).

Day badges were first introduced in 1933, when the NSDAP declared May 1st as the official “Day of National Labour.” This public holiday aimed to honor workers and the laboring class. To win support from laborers, the Nazis aligned themselves with traditional workers’ movements by turning May Day into a paid holiday and holding grand events on 1 May 1933 in celebration of the German workforce. The Nazi regime emphasized the importance of respecting and valuing labour. Adolf Hitler, in the Völkischer Beobachter, stated: “I recognize only one nobility – the nobility of labour.” The government believed that securing workers’ loyalty was essential to avoid a repeat of the 1918 political collapse. Through widespread propaganda, Germans were strongly encouraged to participate in the May Day festivities, which the regime hoped would help eliminate class divisions between workers and the bourgeoisie. The day featured patriotic songs celebrating workers, played on state radio, alongside events such as an airshow in Berlin and fireworks displays. Hitler portrayed workers as national heroes who had contributed to Germany’s industrial development and wartime service, while condemning their previous treatment under liberal economic systems. Even Berliner Morgenpost, a paper once associated with the political left, expressed approval of the new May Day ceremonies under Nazi rule.

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Product information:

• 100% authentic WW2 German Dag Badge
• Used and lost on a WW2 battleground
• Made in the Third Reich
• Marked with 1935
• Various manufacturer stamps (like Walter Hörnlein, Robert Metzger, Hermann Bauer, Emil Jüttner)
• Dug up by Chris himself

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