Large RAD Insignia Fragment

**danhashman** · 12-04-2016, 01:16 AM

Hallo Freunde

I have got this rather large piece of a DAF- emblem.
Of course its quite damaged, but it is still a nice collectable for my taste.
It has no pins on the back, neither does it have rivets or holes for screws or nails.
Any idea what it is - or could have been?
Greetings from Mexico

Dan

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 12-04-2016 01:16 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Gwar** · 12-04-2016, 01:47 AM

DAF ( Deutches Arbeitfront ) not RAD.. Probably a flag pole top or other accoutrement... G

**danhashman** · 12-04-2016, 01:49 AM

Yes, its DAF, of course.. thanks for pointing out, must have had a blackout..

**Gwar** · 12-04-2016, 01:55 AM

An example.. These were produced in different shapes, forms depending on use..

**Danmark** · 12-04-2016, 01:56 AM

Cannot be another in Mexico city so congratulations - no matter the condition!!

Dan

**danhashman** · 12-04-2016, 02:34 AM

i have the impression that it belonges on a wall... but that might be a biased feelin, as i HAVE it on a wall.... But it looks happy and natural there..

**Horst** · 12-04-2016, 04:51 PM

DAF aluminum shield which was usually used as a desk ornament - it has a screw base as seen in this picture. Usually these are broken off and one can hang the shield on the wall - its only one sided hollow on the rear.
Horst

**danhashman** · 12-04-2016, 10:05 PM

Bingo... Thats the one !!! Vielen Dank mein lieber Horst for helping in ID this item. Thats why i love this forum..

If there is more info its more than welcome...

**danhashman** · 12-05-2016, 01:43 AM

With the info that i got i searched further about this item, and found some complete ones.
I want to share the results here, for in case of future reference.

Some have a screw / pin, while others do not and are supposedly intended as to be hung on the wall ( "Wandhänger")

Unfortunately i could not find info about its true use, or period pics that show the item.
Also there was no mention about being a desk ornament, even thou i consider this possibility, or being a flag-pole, quite reasonable.
There is also a mention that i might have been a "decoration" in Deutsche Arbeitsfront- Betriebe, maybe on, or behind the Arbeitsführers desk..

Anyway, here are some pics of this particular emblem, with and without screw.

**rbminis** · 12-05-2016, 02:43 AM

There have been a few posted here in the past. You would likely have found them if you searched in the right section of the forum.
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/art-d...a-third-reich/

You might like to read some of the threads.
DAF Plaque
Is this a good DAF desk emblem?
Ralph.