BACKGROUND: The development of the NSKK, "National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps" (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a "Kraftfahr Abteilung" (Motor Section) to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to "Kraftfahrstaffeln" (Motor Squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps, the NSAK, "National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps" (National Socialist Automobile Corps), was formed in April of 1930 as an NSDAP auxiliary organization subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK, which was officially accepted in April of 1931. Shortly after the purge of the SA in the "Night of the Long Knives," in June of 1934, the NSKK was promoted to an official NSDAP organization, given independent status within the party, and absorbed the SA Motor Squadron’s personnel.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A 1 7/16" x 3 11/16", commemorative plaque stamped out of what appears to be tombac, with perforations at each of its squared corners. To the top of the plaque is "N.S.K.K." scrolled over a spread-winged eagle clutching a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. Beneath this, divided by the image of a horse-drawn coach and rider, is, "Zielfahrt Zum Tag Der Braunen Post Auf Der Ausstellung Hahasta" (Limit[ed]-journey For-the Day [of] The Brown Post To The Exhibition Hahasta). To the base of the plaque is the outline of a stylized eagle, with dual chevrons to its breast, and an encircled "wolf’s-angle" above it. "Düsseldorf" arched along the left of it, and "21.2.Okt.1933" is to the right. The reverse of the plaque is featureless. The expected age darkening and soiling may be seen to its obverse, and there is very light surface scratching throughout.

GRADE ***3/4                             PRICE $117.00