Can't identify this RAD stickpin?

**Darin Zeigler** · 08-27-2018, 12:39 AM

Hey guys, hows everyone this evening?
Ive got a RAD stickpin that I cant find a photo or any information on.
Anybody ever see one of these? Is it just a membership pin of some sorts?
Is it even authentic?

Thanks everybody,hope to talk again soon.

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 08-27-2018 12:39 AM

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**bsiwula1** · 08-27-2018, 01:08 AM

Hello Darin I'm not one hundred percent certain but I believe the "bubble" style lettering/font in hoffstatter bonn is a sign of a postwar stickpin/item? I believe a similar style pin attachment was discussed on a SS version previously. Best regards.

Brian

**Darin Zeigler** · 08-27-2018, 01:23 AM

Thanks Brian, I searched the internet but couldn't find ANYTHING on this pin. No photos, nothing..
I questioned the pin attachment myself, only because I haven't seen one before.
But then again, Ive only been in the hobby for a year, so there's A LOT I haven't seen yet.

**bsiwula1** · 08-27-2018, 01:29 AM

No worries you are doing fine!! Here's the thread I remembered. Best regards.

Brian

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**rbminis** · 08-27-2018, 02:24 AM

This pin has a stamped maker mark, not a raised one.
Ralph.

**Darin Zeigler** · 08-27-2018, 11:48 AM

Your correct Ralph, a stamped maker mark.

**Darin Zeigler** · 08-27-2018, 01:07 PM

I very well could be wrong, but I'm thinking the pin appears to look newer than the badge..?

**Gwar** · 08-27-2018, 02:00 PM

A 57er reissue (Devoid of swaz) that replaced original issue so veterans could meet at reunions and other functions legally . The Iron Cross and a host of other medals follow suit as well. JMO.... G

**HPL2008** · 08-27-2018, 03:30 PM

by Gwar

A 57er reissue (Devoid of swaz) that replaced original issue so veterans could meet at reunions and other functions legally . The Iron Cross and a host of other medals follow suit as well. JMO.... G

I can't ID the pin offhand, but even if it is from the post-war period, it's not a "57er", as that term refers to the official decorations that were re-authorized under the Ordensgesetz of 1957 (which included the RAD long service medals, but no membership-/commemorative pins etc.)

**bsiwula1** · 08-27-2018, 04:24 PM

An excerpt from Jo's party badge book concerning pin attachments. I don't know if the same is true for potwar production or not, but it's good information for future reference. Thanks Andeas for the translation help! Kindest regards.

Brian