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Lot 1040:
The female version of the male RAD, "Reichsarbeitsdienst" (National-labor-service), was originally established in February of 1933, and was considered a sub-section of the "National Sozialistisches Frauenschaft" (National Socialist Women’s’-organization). In April of 1936 the female labor service was dissociated with the NS Frauenschaft, and was given the official designation RADwJ, "Reichsarbeitsdienst der weiblichen Jugend" (National-labor-service for female Youth). The RADwJ was originally a voluntary organization, in spite of regulations of June, 1935, that dictated a six month mandatory service period. Actual conscription of RADwJ personnel began in August of 1936, but it wasn’t until September of 1939 that the mandatory six months service was enforced.This extremely rare tunic is made of an earth brown wool/rayon blend with a fine whipcord weave. The pebbled buttons are the same used in men’s uniforms. The belt has a tortoise shell bakelite clasp and the inside of the tunic is stamped. This tunic was issued and worn and is still in very fine condition. The division patch on the sleeve says ‘XXVII’The broach is of the 1939 third pattern type dated 1940 on the reverse, maker marked "U" with the RAD logo imprinted as well.The Reichsarbeitsdienst-Pass has come apart with age.The included shirt is postwar and the picture of this service patch in wear is just for reference and not included.
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