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Title Arbeitsdienst administration officer's collar patch
Nationality German
Period c 1936-45
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These were worn by personnel of the RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst), which was the organisation that all young men had to serve in prior to entring the Wehrmacht. It gave them basic military skills and got them fit for service. The RAD were used for major construction projects in Germany before the war (eg buildling autobahns and bridges).

It is built around a stiff card base, with a buckram backing and an overlay of grey felted wool, together with dark green piping and aluminium braid. Its condition is excellent.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Tunics : Third Reich : Other]

testimonials

It is here! Very nice piece! That is a wonderful birthday present for my new life.

M G, Germany, 29.02.2008

Bayonet arrived safe + sound this AM Sat. Special delivery excellent again. Worth the few extra bob. To be honest it was better than I dared hope. I usually avoid polished bits like the plague!! Your price was a bit fierce!! - but a great marking I lacked... Please email me anytime you have anything that might be of interest.

C W, UK, 09.09.2006

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