WW2 German Reichsarbeitsdienst Women’s Brooch

The WW2 German Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) Women’s Brooch is a historical insignia associated with the women’s section of the National Labor Service in Germany during the Second World War. The RAD was established to provide auxiliary labor and promote civic and physical training among German citizens. The women’s brooch typically features the RAD emblem, which includes a spade bearing a swastika, flanked by wheat sheaves, symbolizing labor and agriculture. Constructed from silver or silvered metal, the badge was worn on civilian clothing by female RAD members. It served as both a symbol of service and an indicator of affiliation with the organization. The brooch’s design and manufacturing varied slightly over the period, but it consistently followed the official pattern prescribed by the RAD. Such items are of interest to collectors and historians as examples of period insignia reflecting the organizational structure and visual culture of the Third Reich.