DAF Oval Cap Insignia

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SKU: 81.GOR.03.01.001.000

Estimated market value:

$35 USD

  • DAF Oval Cap Insignia Obverse
  • DAF Oval Cap Insignia Reverse
  • DAF Oval Cap Insignia Reverse

Estimated market value:

$35 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Embroidery/Aluminum gilt
  • Size
    40x55mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Cap badge; the obverse constructed of fine quality BeVo stly embroidery within a gilded aluminum frame; both prongs fully intact on the reverse; maker marked “RZM 374” (unknown maker); measuring 40.71 mm x 53.84 mm; in overall mint condition.

History


The DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront = German Labour Front) was the result of a forced association of all German trade unions, established on May 10, 1933. Its purpose was the coordination and control of all aspects of German labour to serve the interests of the NSDAP. The DAF leader was Reichsleiter Robert Ley.

The Werkscharen (Factory Brigades) of the DAF were the “soldiers” of the organisation, formed in 1934. They were trained and organised as paramilitary, uniformed units, yet remained unarmed. Beginning in April 1937, active Werkschar units (Stoßtrupps) would wear silver-coloured insignia, while administrators wore gold-coloured insignia. Even though Werkscharen were not affiliated with the Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB, National Air Raid Protection League), during the war they often functioned as factory air raid protection auxiliaries.
Some companies, especially major corporations, used additional security personnel, which were dubbed Werkschutz (Factory Protection), and later Werksicherheitsdienst (Factory Security Service).

The DAF Oval Cap Insignia was introduced in early 1934, but not mentioned by official sources until December 20, 1934. It is in gold on dark blue. It features a swastika inside a cogwheel over crossed oak leaf branches. The oval gilt border is a metal frame, with the rest of the badge made up by a cloth backing onto which the insignia is woven or embroidered, with embroidered specimens being much rarer.
The badge measures approximately 40x52mm.

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