Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade. Cut-Out Version Auction Archive A third reich period RAD

A third reich period RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service) cap badge

and most atrocious

inscribed "PAST POST COMMANDER" on the obverse and marked "STERLING" on the reverse of the hanger

five photographs

33mm x 35mm

Germany, Imperial. A Wound Badge, Black Grade. Cut-Out Version Auction Archive A third reich period RAD(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, with a hollow center bearing a Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38. 57 mm (w) x 43. 52 mm (h), weighing 8. 6 grams, in very fine condition.