RAD Cap Badge - Traditional? Gau?

[StuG III]

I've been told that this badge is one of the traditional badges worn on the RAD cap.
Can anyone please confirm and where can I find a list of all the different badges worn? Thank you.
Tom

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Tom, it is indeed a RAD traditions cap badge for RAD Arbeitsgau XVIII "Niedersachsen-Ost"

PM'ing you a link.

Cheers, Ade.

[StuG III]

Thank you Ade. Never cease to amaze me with your knowledge.
Would this have been worn on the front or side of cap?
Tom

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Tom, worn on the side of the cap.

This badge was annouced in Uniform-Markt trade magazine in 1943.

Cheers, Ade.

[StuG III]

Thanks again, Ade. Didn't realize they were that expensive.
Tom

[Adrian Stevenson]

Yes, not cheap.

It is bugging me now, as I saw a pic of one of these in wear recently......now can i find it!

Cheers, Ade.

[StuG III]

Thanks Ade, no hurry.
Tom

[StuG III]

Nice one Bob, thanks for sharing.
Tom

[Gwar]

Sorry to chime in so late, But I believe the "Robin Hood" cap posted has an Edelweiss Rad Arbietsgau Alpenland, Oberdonau, Badge.. The badge in question that started this particular thread is a Niedersachsen Ost Gau XVIII badge...Just my two cents and Merry Christmas...Gwar

[HPL2008]

Illustrations of the traditional cap badges of the RAD can be found on the German Wikipedia article on the RAD:

Reichsarbeitsdienst

For those who want to learn more, the subject is covered in great detail in vol. 5 of Wim Saris' outstanding Headgear of Hitler's Germany series of books.