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Here’s your chance to own a very handsome tunic from the RAD service for the rank of an Oberarbeitsführer. Sleeve insignia denotes this one is worn by group 242 detachment 6. Armband hand sewn around tightly fit. Shoulder straps denote the rank. Impressive and hard to find aiguillette present as well. The button holding the aiguillette is sewn into place on the tunic, and thus it cannot be removed. Nice neatly hand sewn color tabs. RAD officer brocade belt and buckle in nice condition overall with little wear and minor patina. Marked with the Assmann logo on the reverse and DRGM 37. Complete with a set of badge loops and a set of ribbon bar loops. Interior lining with minimal signs of wear, and complete with an internal belt. The cap is not included in this listing but is available for purchase separately! The awards are within my personal collection and are not available at this time. An underappreciated branch of service to the Reich and still quite affordable. Click HERE to view more images of this item! The Reichsarbeitsdienst (translated to Reich Labour Service, abbreviated RAD) was a major organization 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!
