1939 German Third Reich Nazi KdF Postcard NSDAP Kreistag Krems Propaganda

Offered is an original and scarce 1939 KdF (Kraft durch Freude) postcard depicting an atmospheric view of an old Gothic winegrower’s courtyard in Weissenkirchen in the Wachau region of Austria. The reverse bears a special commemorative emblem issued for the 1939 NSDAP Kreistag (district rally) in Krems, featuring the inscription:
“NSDAP Krems Kreistag 1939”
and the slogan:
“Dr. Robert Ley im Wachau”
making this an interesting political and regional propaganda-related souvenir from the period.
Description

Original 1939 postcard 
Unused condition 
View titled:
“Deutsche Wachau – Weissenkirchen, alter gotischer Weinhauerhof”
(German Wachau – Weissenkirchen, old Gothic winegrower’s courtyard)
 
Special printed emblem commemorating the 1939 NSDAP Kreistag in Krems 
References the visit of Dr. Robert Ley, head of the German Labor Front and KdF organization 
Published by Dr. K. Kößmath, Vienna 
Standard postcard size 
Good condition with minor age wear 
Guaranteed authentic period item 

Historical Background
The Kreistag held in Krems in 1939 was accompanied by numerous commemorative postcards and propaganda souvenirs celebrating the recently annexed Austrian region and promoting the activities of Kraft durch Freude (Strength Through Joy) under the leadership of Dr. Robert Ley. Such locally issued cards are considerably scarcer than standard tourist postcards and are sought after by collectors of regional and political ephemera.
A desirable combination of Wachau history, Austrian regional heritage, and 1939 commemorative material.
Keywords: Deutsche Wachau, Weissenkirchen, Krems, Kreistag 1939, KdF, Kraft durch Freude, Dr Robert Ley, Austrian postcard, Wachau Valley, propaganda postcard, NSDAP, regional history, unused postcard, original 1939.