Germany, RAD. A Reich Labour Service Long Service Badge, II Class for 18 Years, Women’s Version
(Dienstauszeichnung Reichsarbeitsdienst, II. Klasse für 18 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938-1943 issue). Constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original bow tie ribbon with horizontal pinback, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika within dual wheat stalks, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE”), unmarked, measuring 33.12 mm (w) x 45.72 mm (h), most of the silver finish has been lost and the ribbon is missing its eagle emblem, in overall very fine condition.

