DAF Werkfrauengruppe Cuff Title (Gothic Script version)
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SKU: 81.GOR.03.02.03.004.001
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Constructed of ribbed dark blue rayon, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with machine-embroidered light blue piping, bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of “WERKFRAUENGRUPPE” in Fraktur script, the interior bearing an intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label with a maker’s code of “A4/427” and a secondary code of “415077”, measuring 30 mm (w) x 400 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.
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 Werkfrauengruppe cuff title was worn by members of a women’s work group. It is black with silver-coloured letters, with a blue top and bottom stripe. Versions with Gothic and with Latin letters exist.
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