Description
so called "German Badge" worn sewn onto upper part of the left sleeve
circumscribed by an enameled white border with inscription MERITO AGRICOLA (Agricultural Merit)
after thirty years of commissioned service and he requested that his retirement be shown as taking place at his own request
Scattered fraying along the edges of the aluminum wire on the upper
John of Jerusalem Set of Insignia: Neck Badge and Breast Star
Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Rad) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction so called "German Badge" worn(Reichsarbeitsdienst Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse with a central raised shovel head bearing a raised mobile swastika, within a wreath of wheat stalks, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, with a period original leather strap bearing a makers mark of NOELLE & HUECK, LDENSCHEID and a date of 1937, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.