Werkschutz Sleeve Insignia (crimson version)

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SKU: 81.GOR.03.02.08.01.003.001

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Werkschutz Sleeve Insignia (crimson version) Obverse
  • Werkschutz Sleeve Insignia (crimson version) Reverse
  • Werkschutz Sleeve Insignia (crimson version) Obverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Size
    70x90mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Crimson and black embroidered insignia inside a crimson embroidered angled border, on a black wool base, black paper backer, 72 mm x 89 mm, extremely fine.

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 Werkschutz sleeve insignia is in the form of an oval cloth backing in dark grey or black with an outer twist cord border, and featuring an embroidered emblem in the form of an angled shield with wings featuring a mobile swastika, superimposed on a cogwheel section and the outline of a factory. The embroidery has been found in white/silver, as well as crimson.

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