Chris Pittman Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 I have a couple of these Luftschutz member plaques. I assume they were mounted on the doors of homes so the neighbors would know who to turn to during air raids. I have seen other variations of these as well. If anyone has other variants or facts on these, I would be happy to learn about them. This first one is for an RLB Blockwart, or section leader. This shows signs of period use. The front shows patina, apparently from exposure to the elements. The protected reverse side is clean.
Chris Pittman Posted June 28, 2008 Author Posted June 28, 2008 Here is the other door plaque I have, this one for a Reichsluftschutzbund Mitglied (RLB Member).
Chris Pittman Posted June 28, 2008 Author Posted June 28, 2008 Here is the back of that plaque. I would love to see more of these if they are out there. Both of mine were inexpensive when I bought them, I have seen a few others offered at prices that were simply too much.
Paul R Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 I have never seen these before!! Very rare and significant pieces! Did you find these during your trips to Germany?
Chris Pittman Posted June 29, 2008 Author Posted June 29, 2008 I have never seen these before!! Very rare and significant pieces! Did you find these during your trips to Germany?Hi Paul, I have seen other examples of the Mitglied plaque but I have never seen another Blockwart plaque. I found these locally in antique stores, years ago. I used to be very lucky with picking stuff up at flea markets and antique shops but this has become more and more difficult.
Paul R Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 I like them a lot! Thank you for sharing! I cannot wait to see other parts of your fabulous collection!
leigh kitchen Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 A Mitglied plaque in thin zinc, that I bought about 4 years ago:
Chris Pittman Posted July 29, 2008 Author Posted July 29, 2008 Very nice plaque Leigh, thanks for posting it!
leigh kitchen Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) The reverse.As & when I get the stand for my battered old RLB helmet sorted out (got to stain & varnich the wooden stand), I'll display the plaque on the stem of the stand, I think. Edited July 29, 2008 by leigh kitchen
nesredep Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Hello!Very nice shown plaques,congrats and thanks for sharing. All the best Nesredep
Duzig Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Hello,These are indeed nice little items and relatively inexpensive,or at least they used to be. I have a RLB member plaque but don't seem to be able to insert it directly into the thread. Is there any way one can do this or does it have to be linked from a site or need url? These plaques are nice looking items and relatively inexpensive or at least they used to be. I have seen a plaque like the RLB plaque above on a dealers site, I forget which one,but it was about 8 inches in diameter, quite a bit larger than one's usually seen. Duzig(Bill)
Paul R Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Hello,These are indeed nice little items and relatively inexpensive,or at least they used to be. I have a RLB member plaque but don't seem to be able to insert it directly into the thread. Is there any way one can do this or does it have to be linked from a site or need url? These plaques are nice looking items and relatively inexpensive or at least they used to be. I have seen a plaque like the RLB plaque above on a dealers site, I forget which one,but it was about 8 inches in diameter, quite a bit larger than one's usually seen. Duzig(Bill)Hi Bill! Welcome to the forum!! Until you reach 50 posts, your photo size is restricted to 69kb or less. If you have trouble getting the image to post, please shoot me a PM and I can post it for you!RegardsPaul
Duzig Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Hi Bill! Welcome to the forum!! Until you reach 50 posts, your photo size is restricted to 69kb or less. If you have trouble getting the image to post, please shoot me a PM and I can post it for you!RegardsPaulHello,Paul thank you for that information. I will try to post a picture of item again. I believe it is within size limits. I don't have any reference info available right now but does someone know which type of RLB plaque is earlier? The type with the swastica or the type with the actual RLB lettering? Offhand I would think that the one with letters RLB enamelled would be the later type? Again thanks for your help and info.Bill Edited August 19, 2008 by Duzig
Chris Pittman Posted August 26, 2008 Author Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks for posting that, very nice. I believe the type with the enameled RLB is the earlier type.
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