Franke & Co - 1936

[hirsca]

Hello. I recently acquired this RAD belt buckle and tab. It is by Dr. Franke and dated 1936. It has the early logo instead of the horizontal alpha name used later. I apologize if this has been brought up before, but I have a theory on the buckle design. Franke is a name common with Jewish people. I do not know if Dr. Franke was Jewish or not, but please look at the shovel/spade in the center of the buckle. If you turn the buckle over, the shovel/spade looks like the dreidel, a four sided spinning top used during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. This was pointed out to me by my son-in-law who is Jewish. I had never seen it that way before. Anyone else see that? Could it have been some sort of submersive attemt by Franke to support the Jewish people? Just my thoughts. Thanks for all comments.

[Gwar]

I have never seen OR heard of this concept in relationship to the RAD Buckle... Can you post some "Relative" pics or evidence on this subject ? I am interested for what it's worth... By the way.... Nice buckle...
I have this one on my search list... G

[Ben Evans]

Quite a common practise for companies to intertwine their initials as a company logo so for me just a coincidence. But would be nice if you could find some evidence to link it

[hirsca]

I have never seen OR heard of this concept in relationship to the RAD Buckle... Can you post some "Relative" pics or evidence on this subject ? I am interested for what it's worth... By the way.... Nice buckle...
I have this one on my search list... G

Thanks for the comment on the buckle. It seems that with the logo, it is a scarce version.

What I meant to say is to turn the buckle upside down (not over) so the point of the shovel is down. Then it looks like the profile of a dreidel. It was my son-in-law who noticed that. No proof or evidence of my theory, just a wild thought on my part.

Thanks, Al

[hirsca]

Quite a common practise for companies to intertwine their initials as a company logo so for me just a coincidence. But would be nice if you could find some evidence to link it

Hi Ben. With the buckle turned upside down (not over) and the point of the shovel facing down, the shovel has the profile of a dreidel. I was not referring to the logo. Just a speculative thought on my part based on my son-in-law's comment.

Thanks, Al