Cased NSDAP Nazi Party Adolf Hitler Presentation Award Plaque

The cased cast bronze plaque is approximately 3 ¾ inches by 5 ½ inches, with the black leather case being approximately 6-3/4 inches by 8-3/4 inches. The plaque obverse bears the raised declaration of “Die Voraussetzung zur tat ist der Wille und der Mut zur Wahrhaftigkeit” (The prerequisite for doing is the will and courage of truthfulness). The reverse has the names of “F. Vogel” and “W. Barmen” above the statement of “Erste, vom Fuhrer und der Reichsleitung fur sehr gut Befundene, nach Naturstudien gearbeitete Plakette. Im offizieilen vertrieb der zeugmeistereien.” (“The first plaque produced from a live sitting, which the Leader and National Leadership have found to be very good. In the official distribution of the equipment departments.”). The statement “Im offizieilen vertrieb der zeugmeistereien” refers to the control of the RZM system, with the Reichszeugmeisterei . or “RZM”, being the first and eventually the primary Zeugmeisterei (quartermaster’s office), as well as the national material control office of Nazi Germany. The plaque and the case are both in excellent condition. The ribbon beneath the plaque, which would have been used to life the plaque out of the case, is torn. The Fuhrer Plaque was an officially recognized Nazi Party non-portable award. It was presented to political and state officials in recognition of particular achievement. The interior lid of this case bears the seal of the city of Dusseldorf, reflecting that the plaque would have been awarded by the Nazi administration of the city to the recipient officials.