RADwJ Commemorative Badge for Female Youth

Third Reich RADwJ Commemorative Badge for Female Youth – Cut-Out Variant (Condition: Excellent)This beautifully defined and 100% authentic 40mm metal commemorative badge explicitly represents the Reichsarbeitsdienst der weiblichen Jugend (RADwJ). Unlike the more common circular or oval designs, this is the highly sought-after cut-out variant, where the stylized grain ears and the central swastika are sharply struck into shape without a solid background field. The front features a prominent horizontal banner reading "RADwJ" in a clean, elegant Gothic script. The alloy metal displays an exceptionally rich, even silver-grey age patina with zero zinc pest or corrosion in the deep recesses. The reverse houses a strictly period-original, fully functional horizontal pin-and-catch assembly. While entirely unmarked by a manufacturer—as is correct for a large portion of these commemorative issues—the superb casting lines and distinct strike indicate a premium wartime contract workshop.