A Set Of Prussian 3Rd Regiment Queen Elizabeth Grenadier Guards Shoulder Boards certificate_of_authenticity A RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service)

A RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service) Unit 386 sleeve insignia

Illustrated on page 363 of Angolia’s book

Footnote: Worn by the members of the Waffen-SS Gebirgstruppen (Mountain Troops) on the right sleeve of both the tunic and the great coat

maker marked "2" on the ring

In his assessment

A Set Of Prussian 3Rd Regiment Queen Elizabeth Grenadier Guards Shoulder Boards certificate_of_authenticity A RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service)Four rows of fine silvered bullion copper wire, interlaced with black threading, wrapped in a u shape, in a chevron formation, with four fire gilt insignias, incorporating a large "E" (Queen Elisabeth) surmounted by a crown and flanked by pips top and bottom, designing the rank as that of Hauptmann (Captain), button hole for uniform attachment, sides and undersides in yellow (gold) wool, severed at the neck end, 42 mm x 119 mm each, extremely fine.