Original Item: Only One Available. The DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront or German Labor Front) was a National Socialist trade union that supplanted independent unions once the NSDAPs had come to power in Germany. This fantastic example of a DAF overseas cap that is constructed of fine dark navy blue wool. This cap is offered in very good condition with minimal wear. The front center of the cap features the machine embroidered BeVo style national eagle on black background and two aluminum buttons. The trim features blue piping and all parts are original and do not react to black light. The interior lining of the cap is a black rayon and cotton blend. It features a wonder original RZM Tag that is DAF marked and stitched to the interior crown as well as a leather sweat band is faintly embossed “Deutsche Arbeit”. Size is approximately a 56cm (US 7).
With the dissolution of all Free Trade Unions in Germany in May 1933 the Deutsche Arbeitsfront, (German Labor Front), was established to replace the unions and to educate the workers in industry and commerce for smooth and efficient operation of all labor in the Third Reich. In October 1934 the DAF was given official status as a sub-section of the NSDAP and in March 1936 it was recognized as an independent NSDAP affiliated association and granted control of its own monetary budget. With this money it was able to procure its own signs and other insignia.