German WerkFeuerWehr Eagle Shoulder Patch 1940

Excellent condition Werkfeuerwehr shoulder patch. Made in carmine cotton threads on a black wool backer. Measures 94mm by 74mm.

A Werkfeuerwehr is an on-site fire brigade in Germany or Switzerland that is publicly accredited, but not considered a public fire department. Werkfeuerwehren are fire brigades either established or recognized by supervisory authorities. In Nazi Germany, the “Werkfeuerwehr” (factory fire brigade) played a crucial role in ensuring fire protection within industrial facilities. While the “Feuerschutzpolizei” (Fire Protection Police) was a branch of the national police responsible for broader fire safety, Werkfeuerwehren existed within individual factories and businesses. They had their own uniforms and insignia, including shoulder patches.