Norway, Nasjonal Samling. A Rare Kontroll Befal Officer’s Badge

Constructed of gilded and patinated brass, the obverse consisting of a central raised and red-painted disc, overlaid by a raised and gilded Nasjonal Samling Arbeidstjeneste (Labour Service) insignia, flanked by wheat stalks and circumscribed by an inscription of “KONTROLL BEFAL” (“COMMAND CONTROL”), the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45 mm in diameter, demonstrating possible repair to the hinge and catch, a rare badge in extremely fine condition.

Footnote: This badge was worn by Officer’s of the Nasjonal Samling Arbeidstjeneste (Labour Service) responsible for quality control and approval of projects.