N11750 DAF MESS HALL PLATE. (Platte) 9 3/8" diameter, fire glazed, white stoneware plate with dual, decorative, brownish/red, print under glaze, outer edge stripes. The bottom of the plate is well marked with green, printed under glaze, cogged wheel and swastika, DAF emblem and script, "Modell des Amtes Schönheit der Arbeit" (Official Pattern, Beauty of Labor). The bottom of the plate also has green, print under glaze, manufacturers logo consisting of a stylized king’s crown above initials and script, "H & Co. Selb Bavaria Germany Heinrich" and deeply stamped, illegible numerals. The plate shows light to moderate surface scratching and minor age toning. Of Note: The Beauty of Labor organization was a sub-section of the KdF, Kraft durch Freude, (Strength through Joy), organization which in turn was a sub-section of the DAF, Deutsche Arbeits Front, (German Labor Front). The SdA was established in 1934, and was headed by Albert Speer who was responsible for improving working conditions in factories, including setting up canteens and supplying the flatware and cutlery.