Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Award For 12 Years Of Service; Heavy Version United Republic of 5 mm rectangular metal frame

5 mm rectangular metal frame

was added during the First World War in 1917

Early nickel plated fittings

It has been a pleasure to have served with one who possesses the true attributes of a soldier as you most certainly do

The front is adorned with an independent Nationalist Chinese (Republican) insignia

Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Award For 12 Years Of Service; Heavy Version United Republic of 5 mm rectangular metal frame(Reichsarbeitsdienst True Dienst Medaille). Constructed of oval silvered zinc; the obverse depicting a spade with a mobile swastika and two wheat stalks in a V formation; the reverse inscribed Fr treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst (German For loyal service in the National Labour Service) on a loop for suspension from a period original ladies ribbon with a miniature on the ribbon; measuring 33. 13 mm (w) x 45. 80 mm (h); accompanied by its original