Germany, Rad. A Long Service Award, Iii Class For 12 Years United Republic of gilt wear on the obverse)

gilt wear on the obverse)

Footnote: This decoration was likely made by Kretly of Paris

when he died from his wounds on July 31

42 mm x 54

the reverse is lined with paper - labeled “Frederick der Große”: on a stable loop for hanging

Germany, Rad. A Long Service Award, Iii Class For 12 Years United Republic of gilt wear on the obverse)(Dienstauszeichnung der Reichsarbeitsdienst, III. Klasse fr 12 Jahre). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service RAD) insignia, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH LABOUR SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 33. 20 mm (w) x 44. 70 mm (h),