Third Reich RAD Cap Badge (Reichsarbeitsdienst)

Description

This authentic World War II German Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) cap badge is an original historical relic, recovered from a World War II site in Europe. These badges were worn on RAD headgear and are a recognizable symbol of Germany’s pre-military labor service during the Second World War. The badges are made of metal (late-war zinc variants) and show honest age-related wear and patina, consistent with long-term burial. All pieces are original period items, not reproductions.

Variants & condition

• Some examples retain the original pin on the reverse, while others are missing the pin due to age and burial conditions

• Reverse markings vary depending on the individual piece and production batch

• Each badge differs slightly in wear, patina, and detail

• Sold individually — every piece is unique

These variations are typical for genuine, recovered relics and add to their authenticity and character.

Historical background

The Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) was a compulsory labor organization that prepared young men for military service through discipline, physical labor, and ideological training. During World War II, RAD members supported the German war effort by:

• Constructing fortifications such as the Atlantic Wall

• Building roads, airfields, and military infrastructure

• Clearing rubble and repairing bomb-damaged cities

• Serving in auxiliary roles near combat zones

RAD cap badges like this one were an integral part of the uniform and remain highly collectible today. A scarce and historically meaningful artifact, perfect for collectors of World War II militaria and Third Reich-era relics.

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Product information

• Authentic WW2 German RAD cap badge

• Issued and worn during World War II

• Metal construction (late-war zinc variants)

• Reverse pin present on some examples

• Variations in reverse markings

• Recovered from a World War II site in Europe

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