Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Officer’s Brocade Belt With Buckle, By F.w. Assmann Newly Listed Silver Grade 1944 (silvered metal

Silver Grade 1944 (silvered metal with red and white enamels

Distinction and Diploma

with hook for wall hanging

Footnote: This pre-war medal is documented as having been awarded 364 times

and oxidation and loss of paint to the scabbard

Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Officer’s Brocade Belt With Buckle, By F.w. Assmann Newly Listed Silver Grade 1944 (silvered metal(Reichsarbeitsdienst Offizier Koppelschloss und Grtel). The buckle is constructed of aluminum; the obverse illustrates the standard RAD upward facing shovel insignia on the obverse, with a swastika (Hakenkreuz) in the centre of the spade, and surrounded b a wreath of wheat sheaves, measuring 47 mm in diameter; marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann, DRGM and 38 on the reverse. The brocade dress belt is constructed of fine aluminum wire embroidery with