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Here is your chance to own a beautiful and rare RAD M42 combat helmet. An original larger size ET68 example with the lot number not being present due to rust. 149 in white paint on the interior skirt. Liner is in rough condition as seen in the photos but still present with a portion of the original chinstrap. Heer decal on the right side and RAD decal on the left side. Typically RAD decals are found on helmets with Heer decals present as well. As the war progressed, RAD enlisted found themselves closer to the combat lines, which prompted the introduction of a RAD specific decal. Untouched split pins and an undisturbed dust ring. One washer missing in the liner, but it is likely this washer never made its way into the helmet during the late war production of these helmets. 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!
