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This is a rare, pocket-sized military songbook issued for members of the veteran organization "Der Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten".
The publication features a collection of popular soldier, patriotic, and social songs (Kommerslieder), authorized by the federal leadership in Magdeburg.
The title page bears the motto "Parole: Das Vaterland über die Partei!", highlighting the organization's nationalistic stance during the Weimar Republic.
The ochre-colored cardboard cover is decorated with the Stahlhelm symbol, an Iron Cross, and the slogan "Deutschland über Alles!".
The back cover features the organization's logo within a helmet outline and the printer's mark: Hüpke & Sohn, Holzminden.
The item is in good condition, showing natural signs of age with all pages intact and clear, readable print.
Historical context:
"Der Stahlhelm" was established shortly after WWI as a league for front-line veterans. By 1924, when this songbook was published, it had become one of Germany's largest paramilitary organizations. These songbooks were essential for their rallies and marches, serving to maintain a sense of camaraderie and national pride among former soldiers in a politically turbulent era.