1 Hand Written Honour Chronicle and 1 photo album of a HJ member: Hand written in a most beautiful Fraktur “Gothic Style” Script. Contains 1 of 1 never before seen pictures and never before heard accounts.

One of the most detailed hand written Ehren Chronik’s to be seen on the market. Page after page of dedicated calligraphy.

Truly a hyper rare piece of history.

SOME OF THE CONTENTS IN THE ALBUM AND CHRONICLE: long trips in the Taunus, Elbsandsteingebirge and to Danzig/East Prussia 1936 and trip to the Ostmark of Greater Germany summer 1938, together 110 1 of 1 original photos and 45 photo postcards and serial photos, course in the District leader school Hermann Balk in Wassergrund, Tannenberg monument, Queen Luise Bridge in Tilsit, Curonian Spit and amber factory Palmnicken, arrival of sea resort ship Tannenberg, destroyer Z-4 Richard Beitzen, Munich with temples of honor and memorial for d. Fallen from 9.11.1923, house d. German art with an exhibition in 1938, journey through Carinthia, Tyrol, airship LZ-129 Hindenburg via Frankfurt/M. and when landing at Rhein-Main Airport, Niederwald monument, views of Bacharach, Koblenz, Palatinate Kaub, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Corvey, Hann.-Münden, Goslar etc., inscribed, both across, GLn

“Ehren Chronik” (also spelled “Ehrenchronik”) is a German term that translates to “honor chronicle” in English. It refers to a type of historical record or memorial book that was commonly created by German communities and organizations in the past to document their history and achievements.

Ehren Chroniks typically included information about the founding of the community or organization, important events and milestones, and biographical information about prominent members. They were often beautifully illustrated with drawings, photographs, and other artwork.

Ehren Chroniks were particularly popular in Germany during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when there was a strong sense of regional and national pride. They were often created by local associations such as trade guilds, sports clubs, and volunteer fire departments, as well as by schools, churches, and other institutions.

Today, many Ehren Chroniks are preserved in archives and museums throughout Germany. They provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the communities and organizations that created them, and are a valuable resource for researchers and historians.

FRAKTUR INFO: Fraktur (also known as Gothic script) is a calligraphic hand of the Latin alphabet and one of the many writing styles developed in Europe during the Middle Ages. It is characterized by its angular, pointed shapes and ornate flourishes, and was used primarily for printing and handwriting in German-speaking countries until the mid-20th century.

Fraktur was first developed in the late medieval period, and was used for printing books and other written materials until the early 20th century. It was also widely used for handwriting in German-speaking countries, and was the dominant style of writing in Germany until the mid-20th century.

The use of Fraktur declined in the 20th century as other writing styles, such as Antiqua (a more rounded, serif style) and sans-serif fonts, became more popular. The Nazis, who rose to power in Germany in the 1930s, promoted the use of Fraktur as part of their campaign to promote German nationalism and Aryan identity, but it was eventually phased out by the German government in the 1940s.

Today, Fraktur is still used in some contexts, such as for decorative purposes or in certain types of signage. It is also sometimes used in academic publications or historical documents to evoke a sense of tradition and authenticity. However, it is no longer a commonly used handwriting style in Germany or other German-speaking countries.

**Piece was listed in private auction, where it was consigned directly by the family, this is a piece very few eyes have seen.