WW2 German Red, White, and Black Enamel with Swastika in Center in Black, 7/8 Inch Diameter

Title: WW2 DAP German Red, White, and Black Enamel with Swastika in Center in Black, 7/8 Inch Diameter

Description: This is a WW2 era German enamel pin with the initials DAP in red, white, and black, with a black swastika in the center. DAP stands for Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, which was the precursor to the Nazi Party. The pin is in good condition and measures approximately 7/8 inches in diameter.

Product Details:

• Material: Enamel
• Size: 7/8 inches
• Weight: 0.5 ounces
• Condition: Good

Brief History of the DAP:

The Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (DAP) was a short-lived far-right political party established in Weimar Germany after World War I. It only lasted from 5 January 1919 until 24 February 1920. The DAP was the precursor of the Nazi Party, which was officially known as the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP).

The DAP was founded by Anton Drexler, a Munich engineer and railway worker. Drexler was a member of a number of far-right groups in the early 1910s, and he was inspired to found the DAP after attending a meeting of the Thule Society, a völkisch group that believed in the superiority of the Aryan race.

The DAP's initial membership was small, but it grew rapidly after Adolf Hitler joined the party in September 1919. Hitler was a charismatic speaker, and he quickly became the party's most popular figure. In February 1920, the DAP was renamed the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), and Hitler was appointed the party's leader.

The NSDAP quickly became a major force in German politics, and it came to power in 1933. The NSDAP's ideology was based on Nazism, which is a form of fascism that combines extreme nationalism, racism, and antisemitism. The Nazis believed that the Aryan race was superior to all other races, and they sought to create a German empire that would be ruled by the Aryans.

The Nazis persecuted and murdered millions of people during their rule, including Jews, Roma, homosexuals, and people with disabilities. The Nazis were defeated in World War II, and the NSDAP was disbanded.

Additional Information:

• The DAP pin is a collectible item that is of interest to historians and militaria collectors.
• The DAP pin is also a symbol of the Nazi Party and its ideology. As such, it is important to be aware of the historical and political context of this item before purchasing or displaying it.