Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Officer’s Brocade Belt With Buckle, By F.w. Assmann Newly Listed Distinction and Diploma

Distinction and Diploma

Silver Grade 1st Class - Franz Joseph I

on a dark green wool base

As of early February 1944

Three years later

Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Officer’s Brocade Belt With Buckle, By F.w. Assmann Newly Listed Distinction and Diploma(Reichsarbeitsdienst Offizier Koppelschloss und Grtel). The buckle is constructed of aluminum; the obverse illustrates the standard RAD upward facing shovel insignia on the obverse, with a swastika (Hakenkreuz) in the centre of the spade, and surrounded b a wreath of wheat sheaves, measuring 47 mm in diameter; marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann, DRGM and 38 on the reverse. The brocade dress belt is constructed of fine aluminum wire embroidery with