RAD "Ordensland" Uniform Badge??

[johninhb]

Hey everyone!

This is an odd little duck that I had never seen before, and had no idea what it was until I ran across a RAD Picture book "Ordensland" with it smack dab on the cover!

Does anyone have any more info on what RAD "Ordensland" was??

The badge is mine, but I do not have the book.

Thanks guys!
John

PS: The front of badge is enameled...but with a little damage.

[johninhb]

Here is the reverse of the badge, with one of its 2 attachment prongs remaining.

[johninhb]

Here's an image of the book that gave me an initial clue as to what it might be

[Anthony T]

Hello
This is a RAD "Traditions" badge from the East Prussia Arb....

[sjl]

It is referred to as the "Ordensland" because East Prussia was settled (conquered) by the Teutonic Order in the 1400s and was "Germanized". The black cross on a white shield was the Teutonic Order's symbol.

[johninhb]

Thank you Anthony and Stephen

I really appreciate your help to ID this badge...now I know.

When I first saw it, I was thinking maybe.... the Knights Templar...with 3rd Reich overtones

Best regards...John

[Humberto Corado]

hello John,


could you tell me please the measures of this badge??


thanks in advance

Hello
This is a RAD "Traditions" badge from the East Prussia Arb....

[johninhb]

Ola Humberto!

It is roughly 20mm x 20mm. I have no idea where they wore it. On their cap, uniform... I haven't a clue?

Best regards....John

[Anthony T]

Hi John
The badge was worn on the cap....

[Humberto Corado]

Ola Humberto!

It is roughly 20mm x 20mm. I have no idea where they wore it. On their cap, uniform... I haven't a clue?

Best regards....John

Thank you very much John, you have a nice badge there!

[johninhb]

Thanks Anthony

[RonR]

Here is a shot of the back of one of these badges.