Description
Here is your chance to own a beautiful and rare RAD M42 combat helmet. A size ET66 example with the lot number 1882. Liner is in worn but complete condition as seen in the photos. Liner is named in 3 places, 2 close to the skirt and one on the front visor area. The name Ray Orr is possibly the veteran’s name, which is also faintly carved into the skirt paint. Interesting braided chinstrap on the front which has surely been there a very long time. It looks like the liner was partially removed to install the chinstrap. As the war progressed, RAD enlisted found themselves closer to the combat lines, which prompted the introduction of a RAD specific decal. Absolutely guaranteed authentic and a very rare example for your collection! Click HERE to view more images of this item! 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!
