Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Streifendienst Gorget United Republic of following the tradition of several

following the tradition of several "indigenous" or "native" regiments of the British Empire

Bittrich was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

and he acquired the nickname "Lakeitel"

A fine quality manufacture 1934 SA Sachsen badge (25

He sailed for Canada from Liverpool

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service Streifendienst Gorget United Republic of following the tradition of several(Gorget). A half moon gorget constructed of brightly polished aluminum with a raised perimeter rim, the obverse centre presents a stamped centre piece consisting of the RAD shovel encircled by wheat sheaves and superimposed on a mobile swastika, above the emblem is a furled banner bearing the title STREIFENDIENST (PATROL DUTY), the reverse presents an olive drab wool backing, the gorget is suspended from an aluminum chain consisting of interconnected