German WW2 RAD Buckle by Gustav Brehmer Markneukirchen 1937

The RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) or Reich Labour Service was instituted to help alleviate the depression of Germany in 1934. It was similar to the WPA and other programs initiated by Roosevelt in the USA. Young men served a six month program of camp life, while taught the merits of drilling, digging, bridge and road building.

Code: 19782