Organisation Todt Bricklayer Trade Insignia

SKU: 82.GOR.03.02.05.001

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  • Organisation Todt Bricklayer Trade Insignia Obverse

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Organisation Todt, abbreviated OT, was a paramilitary construction organisation named after its founder, Fritz Todt. It was founded in 1938 and became well-known for its construction projects in Germany and German-occupied areas during the war, including the Siegfried Line (Westwall) and the Atlantic Wall. Only a comparatively small number of OT labourers were uniformed and salaried German nationals, while large numbers during the war years were made up of forced labourers, including Jews and other “undesirables”, as well as prisoners of war.

Members of OT were to wear uniforms distinct from other Third Reich paramilitary organisations. However, due to problems with availability, they de facto often wore a mixture of different uniform patterns, including uniform parts from other organisations.

The trade or specialty insignia identify members of OT with special traits. The insignia is a round black patch with a silver-grey symbol on it. It was worn on the lower left sleeve.

Bricklayers wore a trowel.

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