About the item:
Nice and in good condition German pro-Hitler “JA” propaganda 1933 Elections badge
About the 1933 Elections:
The parliamentary elections in Germany on 12 November 1933 were the first held after the Nazi Party seized full power through the Enabling Act in March 1933. By this time, all opposition parties had been banned, and voters were presented with a single list of candidates consisting of Nazis and 22 non-party “guests” who fully supported Adolf Hitler’s regime, including notable figures like Alfred Hugenberg.
These elections set the precedent for all subsequent Nazi-era elections and referenda. Official results reported that 92% of voters approved the Nazi list on a 96% turnout, though the vote was far from secret. Many voters feared repercussions if they opposed the regime. In some areas, citizens were threatened for voting “no” or even for abstaining. Despite this, approximately 3.3 million voters submitted invalid ballots.
On the same day, a referendum on Germany’s withdrawal from the League of Nations was also held, passing with similar results. The newly formed Reichstag, composed exclusively of NSDAP members and sympathizers, convened on 12 December 1933 and elected a Presidium led by Hermann Göring, President of the Reichstag.
