The Jungdeutscher Orden or Jungdo, was at one time the largest national political organization during the Weimar republic. Leaning neither too far to the left or right, the Brother/Sisterhood (notice the way the artist signs his name) held an elitist, anti-communist and anti-Semitic view for Germany, with roots dating back to the crusades of the Middle Ages. Hence the choice of a Christian/Teutonic, Maltese-cross as its logo. Many say it was the forerunner of the Social Democratic Party in 1930. After 1933 its membership can be found passing into the hierarchy of the SS, as well as having staunch supporters for anti-national socialist movements.
Another brilliant facet to this visual-mosaic of German history. (Geschichte)
I meant to ask ... does your collection go on into the '33-45 period, too? If so, any particular theme or subject matter? More illustrations, I hope? Please feel free to add anything along those lines should you choose to ...
