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Propaganda poster of the SS, 1934

Propaganda poster of the SS: A SS standard bearer stands on the profile of a map of Germany and demonstrates symbolically the commando power of the SS (Schutzstaffel).

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Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

'Lure' players, 1935

Four SS men play on the 'lure', a Germanic wood wind instrument, which has been rebuilt.

Adolf Hitelr at the Harvest Festival in Goslar, 1935

Adolf Hitler at the Harvest Festival in Goslar on the estrade balcony of the imperial palace, behin him Joseph Goebbels. Hitler is protected by his SS guards, who stand in front of the balcony and carry flags.

Thirsty SS men, 1934

A row of thirsty SS- men is being catered for with drinks at the Templefeld in Berlin by a young girl.

Arrivals at the Airport, Templehof, 1935

Arrival of 16 miners from Essen at Berlin Temeplhof airport, who should help with the recovery of those spilled by a collaps of the U-Bahn tunnel near Brandenburg Gate. SS-men receive the miners from the plane.

Joseph Goebbels on the 'Day of National Solidarity', 1936

Reich Minister Dr. Joseph Goebbels, in the middle of SS men, gatheres collections and donations on the day of 'National Solidarity', the starting day of the collections for the German Winter Relief, at Unter den Linden in Berlin.

Opening of the exhibition 'German People - German Work' in Berlin, 1934

The Berlin Mayer Dr. Sahm speaks at the opening of the exhibition 'German People - German Work' in Berlin. In the foreground stand musicians of a SS band with reconstructed Germanic woodwind in truments, the 'lure'.

Memorial stone inauguration for SS-man Eduard Felsen, 1933

The mother and brother of the gunned down SS man Eduard Felsen at his grave and the inauguration ceremony of his memorial stone. Felsen was shot in the night of the Reichstag fire.

Opening ceremony of the Flower Show at the Kaiserdamm, 1936

Visitors of the Flower Show in Berlin listen to the opening speech of Reich Minister Richard Walther Darre. Next to the lectern stand two SS (Schutzstaffel) men.

Rudolf Hess in the Luitpold Hall at the NSDAP party congress, 1934

Rudolf Hess at the lectern of the Luitpold Hall in Nuremberg at the NSDAP party congress 'Triumph of Will'. The SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, his personal bodyguards, secure the tribune where the NSDAP elite sits. In the right lower corner, a cameraman.

SS squads secure the streets in Berlin, 1942

People line up on the streets to wait for the arrival of Adolf Hitler in front of the Kroll Opera in Berlin. SS men secure the street.

Memorial stone inauguration for SS man Eduard Felsen, 1933

SS men unveil the memorial stone of SS man Eduard Felsen on the Luisenstadt cementary. Eduard Felsen was shot in the night of the Reichstag fire.

Memorial stone inauguration for SS man Eduard Felsen, 1933

SS men unveil the memorial stone of SS man Eduard Felsen on the Luisenstadt cementary. Eduard Felsen was shot in the night of the Reichstag fire.

Concert of a SS band in a park

Place concert of a SS band in a park (undated picture).

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Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

Stormtroops

Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

Stormtroops

Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

Portrait of an SS man in Nazi Germany

Portrait of an SS man with steel helmet (undated picture).

SS-Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler at a military concert, 1937

The SS-Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler - Hitler's personal bodyguards - play a military concert in Berlin to raise donations for the German Winter Relief (Winterhilfswerk, WHW). A SS man poses with a boy, behind anothe rSS man plays the trumpet.

Hubertus Day hunt, 1937

The hunting club Dueppel during the Hubertus Day hunt on the area of the military training grounds of Doeberitz. After the hunt, participants donate for the German Winter Relief (Winterhilfswerk, WHW). A SS man of the cavalry squadron collects money.

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Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

Stormtroops

Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

Stormtroops

Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

Kalewala celebrations in the Finish embassy, 1935

Prof. Dr. Kurt Rheindorf speaks about the Kalewala during the Kalewala celebrations at the Finish Society. In the front row from the right sit the Swedish ambassador Wirsen, the Finnish ambassador Wuoremaa, SS standard leader Kunisch from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs with his wife, and at the window the Finnish General Consul Dix.

'Reich Handcrafts Conference' in Brunswick, 1934

Fanfare players of the 49th SS standard announce the 3rd ceremonial act of the 'Reich Handcrafts Conference' at Castle Dankwarderode in Brunswick.

SS collections event in Berlin, 1935

SS collections: Members of the SS (Schutzstaffel) march to their designated collection spot in Berlin to collect donations within collecting boxes.

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Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

Austrian SS members, 1938

Austrian SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) men on the Adolf-Hitler-Place in Innsbruck.

SS-members of the Tibet-Expedition, 1939

The SS-members of the Tibet expedition are being interviewed after their return. To the right, Dr. Karl Wienert, behing the microphone SS officer Dr. Ernst Schäfer, broadcasting speaker Dietze, to his left the ethnologist and SS officer Bruno Beger.

Reich Street Event of the German Winter Relief in Berlin, 1938

During the 4th 'Reich Street Event' organised by the Winter Relief in Berlin, the storm of the 7th SS (Schutzstaffel, security squadron) cavalry squadron offers horse riding for children at the Zoo station.

SS-men at a Nazi event, 1933

A SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) secure the tribune at an NS event. In the first row on the tribune stand amongst other Nazi functionaries Joseph Goebbels, Heinrich Himmler, Rudolf Hess, Adolf HItler, Julius Streicher and Hermann Göring.

Command of Heinrich Himmler to the SS after the outbreak of war, 1939

Written command by Heinrich Himmler to his SS on the procreation of children in wartime.

Honour sabre of the SS during Nacional Socialism

The Honour Sabre of the SS (Schutzstaffel) leader had Old Germanic victory runes engraved in the pommel. The two victory runes were the sign for the SS.

Carrier pidgeons promotion for the SS, 1933

SS promotion in Wustermark, Havelland: The 1st Schutzstaffel (protective squadron) of the group East starts 8000 cariier pidgeons. The pidgeons are given food and drink before their start by two SS-men, who beloing to the 'Greater Berlin Carrier Pidgeons Travel Association' (on the watering can).

Memorial for SS-man Eduard Felsen, 1933

The picture of the SS (Schutzstaffel) man Eduard Felsen in the window of the "Sturmlokal", Alte Jakobstr. 14, Berlin. HE was short in the night of the Reichstag fire.

4th competition of the Reich Broadcasting Direction and the RDR, 1934

During the 4th competition of the Reich Broadcasting Direction and the RDR (Reich Union of the German Broadcasting Members), SS (Schutzstaffel, Protections squadron) squad leader Junkers explains the competitiors the process of the competition.

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Stormtroops, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

American war veterans in Bremen, 1934

A SS (Schutzstaffel, security squadron)-man (in black uniform) leads a group of American war veterans of the First World War with the American 'stars and stripes' flag through the streets of Bremen.

Scherl Publishing employee's meeting in Berlin, 1936

The editor Luecke speaks at the employee's meeting of Scherl Publishing in Berlin. Next to him stands a SS (Schutzstaffel) leader with a dagger at his uniform jacket.

Shooting practice of the SS, 1940

The reserve troops of the SS during target practice.

Herman Goering in Potsdam, 1933

Hermann Goering makes a speech in the Berlin 'Lustgarten' (Pleasure Garden) on the 'Day of Potsdam'. The tribune is guarded by SS men of the SS Headquarters Guard, later the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler.

SS-Man, 1933

SS Assault Leader as adjutant of a Staff of the SS.

SS-Member blow the 'Luren' (bugle horn)

At the opening of the exhibition 'German Volk - German Work' in Berlin 1933, SS-Men blow the 'Lure' a bugle horn, which were made in the style of old German tradition.

4 levels of the SS service awards

SS service awards: from above left is the first and highest level in Gold, the ribbon holds a woven SS sig rune, above right is the 2nd level in silver, below left is the 3rd level in Bronze and below right is the 4th level in black.

Member of the SS next to an Austrian

A member of the 'Adolf-Hitler-SS-Guards' stands with the 'Standarte' next to a much smaller man from Vienna, after German troops have marched into Austria.

A dance event of the SS, 1938

A traditional festival of the SS regiment Nr. 6. They are performing folk dances with girls from the BDM group 'Faith and Beauty'.

Kasino der SS-Reitschule in Bad Tölz

In der Nähe der Fahnenjunkrschule der SS in Bad Tölz baute die SS zahlreiche Gebäude für ihre Einrichtungen, so auch dieses Kasino der SS-Reitschule bei Bad Tölz.

Portrait of an SS man

Propaganda portrait of a blonde-SS-group leader.

Portrait of a soldier of the Weapon-SS

Portrait of a soldier of the Weapon-SS with steel helmet and badge for the 'SS regiment Germany'. .

SS-men go to the Nuremberg Rally

Members of the SS Dispositional troops climb into a train that will take them to the place of the Nuremberg Rally. The SS men wear military equipment - in addition to the helmet and knapsack, a rifle as well as infantry weapon.

Joseph Goebbels between SS guards, 1934

Strolled by SS men Joseph Goebbels arrives to a ceremony of the SA-Regiment 8 in the Sport Palace.

SA and SS men in Bad Harzburg, 1931

SA (left) and SS teams to protect Hitler in Bad Harzburg, where they are to ensure his safety during the meeting with conservative politicians.

Adolf Hitler speaks to the SA

While Adolf Hitler speaks from a podium to SA people (in foreground), the SS forms a double row before the podium - its evident the function of the SS as Hitler's bodyguard, which is also aimed against the party.

SS-men at a performance test, 1938

Members of the SS-Storm 1/ 28 from Hamburg at Hindenburg march in Grunewald.

Football team of the SS, 1936

Members of the Schutzstaffel (Protection Squadron) in football dress.

Indoor sports festival of the Berlin security police in the Sportpalast, 1930s

Reich Minister Wilhelm Frick presents the winner fo the relay team of the Berlin security police an honour prize (undated picture).

Motor racing and solistice competitions in Weissenburg, 1939

A SS racing team passes through high waters during the SS organised motor races in Weissenburg.

Athletics competition in Berlin, 1938

Dr. Luedeke of the Office of Athletics of 'Gau'/area 3 congratulates the winner of the walking competition, the Norwegian Andersen.

Riding and Driving competition of the SS in Berlin, 1936

Members of the SS Leibstandarte 'Adolf Hitler' and the news reporter storm of Berlin-Adlersdorf rehearse for the riding and driving competition in the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin.

SS men practising show jumping

SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) men practise show jumping. (undated picture)

Sports competition in Berlin, 1937

Start of the 10000m sprint at a sports competition organised by the SS (Schutzstaffel). The men start in SS jersey.

SS men at a sport presentation

SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) men at a sports presentation. (undated picture)

Munich horse racing, 1937

Awards ceremony at the Munich horse racing week organised by the SS (Schutzstaffel). The SS riders of the standard "Deutschland" are being awarded.

Stormtroops: as security men

Stormtroops: as security men, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

Stormtroops: as security men

Stormtroops: as security men, nazi organisations, Germany 1933-1945 National Socialism

SS flag bearer at the Nuremberg Rally, 1933

View of parading units of the Nazi Party in the Luitpold Arena on the Nuremberg Rally Grounds in September 1933. In the foreground is a SS soldier with an SS flag.

General SS built a chain block

Members of the general SS, block off the road, while kids crawl through. The guards waiting for Adolf Hitler to drive through, who drives from the German Opera house to an announcement to the 'Lustgarten'.

Members of the SS on May 1, 1936

Children peek through the legs of SS-men, that form a cordon during May celebrations. The SS men belong to Standarte 75 in Tempelhof.

Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) gives a speech at a Christmas party in the Buergerbraeukeller in Munich, 27 December 1925 (b/w photo)

Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) Chancellor of Germany,

'Body Guard Regiment Adolf Hitler' in front of the Fuehrerbau in Munich, 1938

SS soldiers of the 'Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler' stand in front of the Fuehrerbau in Munich as an honor guard for the meeting of the statesmen of the four great powers, which resulted in the Munich Pact.

Reich-Security Main Office

Entrance to the SS-Reich-Security Main Office (or Reich Crime Office) in Berlin 1939 the residence of SS-Group Leader Reinhard Heydrich and SS-Group Leader Heinrich Mueller with the post of SS-Death's Head formations.

Crowd control on the Day of Potsdam, 1933

Police implement crowd control measures in front of St. Nicholas' Church on the Day of Potsdam, 21 March 1933.

Reichstag elections in Berlin, 1933

The national National Socialist auxiliary police patrol through the streets of Berlin the day of the Reichstag elections.

SS-posts secure Wilhelmsplatz in Berlin, 1939

SS posts secure the Wilhelmsplatz, where people have gathered on the eve of Hitler's birthday. Children sit on the ground before the guards.

SS men on barrier service in Berlin, 1937

SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) men secure a Berlin street.

Austrina SS in Innsbruck, 1938

Members of the Austrian SS secure the Adolf-Hitler Place (former Dollfuss-PLatz) in Innsbruck as Austrians gather in expectation of the arrival of German troops.

Cheering crowds in Berlin, 1938

The security guards of the SS (Schutzstaffel) have trouble to hold back the masses of people in Berlin, who have come to see Adolf HItler on his ride through Berlin after the marching-in of German troops in the Sudetenland.

1000 year celebrations for Emperor Henry I in Quedlinburg, 1936

Start of the 1000 year celebrations for Emperor Henry I in Quedlinburg. Two SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) guards stand at the entrance to the Henry-crypt in the Quedlinburg cathedral.

1000 year celebrations for Emperor Henry I in Quedlinburg, 1936

Start of the 1000 year celebrations for Emperor Henry I in Quedlinburg. Two SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) guards stand at the entrance to the Henry-crypt in the Quedlinburg cathedral.

1000 year celebrations for Emperor Henry I in Quedlinburg, 1936

Start of the 1000 year celebrations for Emperor Henry I in Quedlinburg. Two SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) guards stand at the entrance to the Henry-crypt in the Quedlinburg cathedral.

SS guard at the Munich Temples of Honour

A SS guard in front of the Honour Temples in Munich at the Koenigsplatz, which were built by the Nazi regime in commemoration of the dead of the Hitler coup in 1923. (undated picture)

Struggeling SS guards in Essen, 1937

SS men have trouble holding back the enthusiastic crowds at visit of Mussolinin in Essen.

'Body Guard Regiment Adolf Hitler' in front of the Fuehrerbau in Munich, 1938

Crowd control on the Day of Potsdam,

Police ans SS (Schutzstaffel) men implement crowd control measures in front of St. Nicholas' Church on the Day of Potsdam, 21 March 1933.

SS guards in front of the Munich city hall, 1933

SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) men as auxiliary policemen guard the portal of the Munich cityhall.

SS ans SA men during their swearing in as police constables, 1933

An officer of the security police swears in members of the Schutzstaffel (SS) in Berlin. After the fire in the Reichstag, Minister of the Interior Goering asserted the employment of members of the Sturmabteilung (SA) and the SS as special police constables.

SS ans SA men during their swearing in as police constables, 1933

SS men secure the street

Laughing SS (Schutzstaffle, portective squadron) men secure a street. Chiildren sit at their feet and push through the line. (undated picture)

SS-men in the building of the Berlin Radio, 1933

In the guard room in the building of the Berlin Radio, which was established shortly after the seizure of power of the Nazis, two SS-men report for the guard service.

Parade of the service troops

A unit of the SS service troops on parade.

An SS regiment practicing for a parade in Prague, 1939

An SS regiment practicing for Adolf Hitler's birthday parade in Prague.

SS-Deployment in Nuremberg

Flags of the Security Organization are carried in closed formation during the Reich Party Day 1934 in Nuremberg.

SS men in front of the Berlin Kroll Opera House, 1942

A crowd has gathered in fron tof the Berlin Kroll Opera House to listen to a speech of Adolf HItler at the parliament, the 'Greater German Reichstag'. In the foreground, two SS (schutzstaffel) clad in black uniform next to some women.

Hermann Göring at the inauguration of the new mayor of Potsdam, 1934

Reich President Hermann Goering takes the salute of a SS (Schutzstaffel) storm unit at the inauguration of the new Lord Mayor of Potsdam General off duty Hans Friedrichs.

SS and SA parade in Weimar

Rudofl HEss and SA Chief of Staff Viktor Lutze leave the Weimar theatre after a rally. SA (Sturmabteilung) and SS (Schutzstaffel) companies have gathered for a parade. (undated picture)

SS men stand in line at the May Day service on Tempelhof field, 1934

SS (Schutzstaffel) men are lined up during a parade on May Day at the Tempelhof field. In the crowd are various local groups of the Nazi organizations, among others the local branch Schoeneberg.

SS march on the Oberwiesenfeld in Munich, 1936

The Munich SS (Schutzstaffel) detachments lined up for roll call on the Oberwiesenfeld.

Waffen-SS marches through a gate

Armed-SS (Schutzstaffel, protective squadron) men march through a gate. To the left, soldiers of the German 'Wehrmacht'. (undated picture)