electrical subway conductor hat pin?

[Tigersfan]

i recently acquired this hat pin in a gun trade with a couple other items i posted in the correct section.

I did a little research on my own and believe its a hat pin worn by a electrical subway conductor. I have no experience at all to tell if its real or fake. I hope the pictures are enough for all you experts to tell.

Before the trade i had no intention at all to collect anything of that matter and i was going to sell everything immediately to fund a new hunting toy.

Now im addicted and hunting season is far away. . Luckily im in Germany for the next couple of months before i head back to MI.


Thanks in advance for every info on my pin.

Im eager to learn about my collectibles and cant wait for the next antique market.

[Wilhelm Saris]

It actually is as:
Deutsche Arbeitsfront-Mützenabzeichen für Strassenbahnen, Klein- und Privatbahnen (DAF cap symbol for Tramway and Private Railroad-concerns).
Such emblem was worn by all employees when a company had 100% membership for the DAF.
I do not exacty know, but originals practically always have a broken-through swastika. Officialy they should be marked at the back with the RZM sign.

[harryamb2]

had me guessing.

[Wilhelm Saris]

For those interested in the "Military Advisor"-magazine (from Bender Publishing)
nr.1 from winter 2003/2004 there was an article by me published as:
The Cap Badge with Combined DAF Emblem.

The article describes the insignia, how it could be granted and above all, maybe this
was the only headgear insignia with a document (for the company).