RAD White-Top Robin Hood

[stonemint]

I had to see it to believe it--apparently, just about every organisation had special uniforms for the 1936 Olympics. Anyone got one?!

[Radcollector]

very interesting photo!!

[Bill B.]

First time I've ever seen that uniform and cap color. Great photo . . . Where did you find it?

Bill

[stonemint]

"Special Pattern Reichsarbeitsdienst (R.A.D) 1936 Olympics Games “Robin Hood” Pattern Cap, white cloth example with gold aluminium wire piping to the curtain and on the peak. Brown wool central band with enamel RAD headdress badge. Brown leather sweatband with white cloth lining to the interior. Enamel 1936 Berlin Olympics pin back badge to the side."

[planet]

Wow! Where the hell did You get this piece?! Never seen before. Congrats!!
Best regards, Thomas

[galizien41]

Stunning! Quite a looker. Congratulations on that acquisition.

[stonemint]

Guys, I do not own it--I am merely posting it as a representative example.

[wilhelm Saris]

Guys, I do not own it--I am merely posting it as a representative example.

see my question with the white cap with the Olympia thread.
With the Robin Hood there is somewhat discoloring, which totally
lacks with the white visored.

[wilhelm Saris]

see my question with the white cap with the Olympia thread.
With the Robin Hood there is somewhat discoloring, which totally
lacks with the white visored.

From one of my books:

Olympic 001.jpg

[DaveG]

Is the trim on the bill of the cap a rank distinction? I notice the caps in the period photos don't seem to have that feature.

[Kehlsteinhaus]

In my opinion the silliest looking hat ever adopted by the Reich......The look is More Pan Am stewardess than paramilitary...

[planet]

Watched the auction today. The white RAD cap went for 2.600 £ plus fees. So is it worth the price? Is it an original cap? Just wondering because all the other head gear on that auction seemed to be crap.
Best, Thomas

[Maximus71]

I would seriously question the authenticity of this cap. Too bad I'm not an expert so I can't add more lol.

[stonemint]

No, the hat is a fake, and a fantasy at that.
There were a lot of bad hats in that auction.

[wilhelm Saris]

No, the hat is a fake, and a fantasy at that.

What do you mean with fantasy? YOu know white caps were worn as photos do show! Or do I misunderstand?
The white cap and uniform were subject at the RAD-Mustersammlung, a permanent exhibition at the RAD
headquarters in Berlin-Grunewald. I showed a photo in volume 5 for the headgear-series, at page 379. I did
discuss this cap in the book and so frauds saw their chance to produce such a cap. Writing a book is not Always
the best, as often items are reproduced for selling and make money!