Germany, RAD. A Pair of Long Service Medals

1. A Long Service Decoration, IV Class for 4 Years, constructed of bronzed cupal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised RAD insignia in the form of a shovel head overlaid by a mobile swastika, flanked by wheat stalks, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 32.75 mm (w) x 44.50 mm (h), weighing 10.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

2. A Long Service Decoration, III Class for 12 Years, constructed of silvered cupal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised RAD insignia in the form of a shovel head overlaid by a mobile swastika, flanked by wheat stalks, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 32.80 mm (w) x 44.98 mm (h), weighing 8.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.