Germany, RAD. A Women’s Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years

(Dienstauszeichnung Reichsarbeitsdienst, II. Klasse für Frauen). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938-1943 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original bow tie-style ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika set within two wheat stalks, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 33.14 mm (w) x 44.97 mm (h), weighing 20.9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.