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Here is your chance to own an original pair of RAD athletic shorts. This example is in great condition overall with minimal signs of use. Marked on the interior waistband. RAD insignia is neatly machine sewn to the shorts. This would be a fantastic pair to put on display with other items of the period. Absolutely guaranteed authentic!    CLICK HERE to view more images of these The Reichsarbeitsdienst (translated to Reich Labour Service, abbreviated  RAD) was a major organisation established by Nazi Germany as an agency  to help mitigate the effects of mass unemployment on German economy,  militarise the workforce and indoctrinate it with Nazi ideology. From  June 1935 onwards, men aged between 18 and 24 had to serve six months  before their military service. During World War II compulsory service  also included young women and the RAD developed to an auxiliary  formation which provided support for the Wehrmacht armed forces. During  the early war Norwegian and Western campaigns, hundreds of RAD units  were engaged in supplying frontline troops with food and ammunition,  repairing damaged roads and constructing and repairing airstrips.  Throughout the course of the war, the RAD were involved in many  projects. The role of the RAD was not limited to combat support  functions. Hundreds of RAD units received training as anti-aircraft  units and were deployed as RAD Flak Batteries. Several RAD units were  also sent into combat on the eastern front as infantry.  Free shipping ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD & I don’t charge PayPal fees like some of the other guys!