WW2 German Labour Service RAD Aluminum Belt Buckle With Tab Dated 1936 – Unit Marked

This item is a rare WWII German Labour Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst, RAD) aluminum belt buckle, complete with an attached tab and date-stamped 1936. The buckle is made of lightweight, sturdy aluminum. It features the RAD emblem, a spade with sheaves of wheat, representing the agricultural and labor focus of the organization. The buckle’s tab, still securely fastened, carries the manufacturing details and the year ‘1936’, a year before the Labour Service became a compulsory organization in Nazi Germany. This buckle is not just a piece of clothing accessory; it’s a significant artifact from the World War II era, reflecting the historical and sociopolitical climate of Nazi Germany in the mid-1930s. It’s a highly collectible item for those interested in military history, WWII memorabilia, or German historical artifacts.