DAF Werkschar Cuff Title

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SKU: 81.GOR.03.02.03.001.000

Estimated market value:

$125 USD

  • DAF Werkschar Cuff Title Obverse
  • DAF Werkschar Cuff Title Reverse
  • DAF Werkschar Cuff Title Detail

Estimated market value:

$125 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Inscription
    Obv: WERKSCHAR
  • Size
    200x55mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Constructed of black cotton, the exterior bearing a dyed white inscription of “WERKSCHAR” flanked by German Labour Front (DAF) logos, unmarked, measuring 200 mm (l) x 56 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine 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 purpose of the Werkschar cuff title is unknown, as it was not part of the standard uniform. In general, it is a black or dark blue cuff title with white letters, sometimes framed by two DAF emblems. However, variations have been observed.

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