Werkschutz Sleeve Insignia (silver version)
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SKU: 81.GOR.03.02.08.01.003.000
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Constructed of finely hand crafted and very detailed aluminum and tan, and black threaded embroidery depicting a shield in front of a factory; bullion corded embroidery surrounding the insignia, on a black wool backer; the reverse still has 95% of the original factory-attached paper; measuring 85 mm x 66 mm; extremely fine condition with only minor fraying of the bordering cord on the bottom.
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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