Werkschutz Buckle Dräger Variant

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SKU: 81.GOR.02.02.03.002.000

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

  • Werkschutz Buckle Dräger Variant Obverse
  • Werkschutz Buckle Dräger Variant Reverse
  • Werkschutz Buckle Dräger Variant Reverse

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Nickel-Silver
  • Size
    65x45mm

Physical Description and Item Details


In stamped nickel silver, unmarked reverse, measuring 46.7 mm x 63.5 mm, near 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).

Werkschutz members generally wore a standard double open-claw buckle, however, they were allowed to wear rectangular “box” belt buckles depicting a company logo instead. As such, Werkschutz buckles differed between companies.

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