Germany, RAD. A Women’s 4-Year Long Service Medal Auction Archive 1884 in Portsmouth

1884 in Portsmouth

as often worn by the NCO's

eight Lapel Badges

This means the wound must have been substantial to warrant the Silver Badge instead of the regular Black Badge

the gray wool backer stitched in place via white threading

Germany, RAD. A Women’s 4-Year Long Service Medal Auction Archive 1884 in Portsmouth(Frauen Dienstauzeichnung der Reichsarbeitdienst fr 4 Jahre). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original bow tie style ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at both the top and bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika set within dual wheat stalks, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH