Germany, RAD. A Long Service Award, III Class for 12 Years Newly Listed with a central Stahlhelm

with a central Stahlhelm

the stiff collar is covered in machine-embroidered gold bullion wire in ornate oak leaf and acorn designs

Footnote: The Order of Merit was established in 1922

accompanied by a matching miniature medal

Germany, RAD. A Long Service Award, III Class for 12 Years Newly Listed with a central Stahlhelm(Dienstauszeichnung Reichsarbeitsdienst III. Klasse fr 12 Jahre). Constructed of aluminum, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a double sided oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the top and bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised RAD insignia, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 32. 54 mm (w) x