Germany, Rad. Long Service Award For Ladies, Iv Class Light Version Newly Listed Wrapped around the upper crossguard

Wrapped around the upper crossguard is a portepee

with a stylized backer bearing a shield with crossed rifles

with a single stylized acorn of identical construction

The standout feature of this album are the captions

Germany, Rad. Long Service Award For Ladies, Iv Class Light Version Newly Listed Wrapped around the upper crossguardA fine example of a RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst Reichs Labour Service) Long Service Award 4th class; light version; in bronzed aluminum; on loop for suspension, with its period original bow ribbon and its horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse of the ribbon; measuring 32. 61 mm x 44. 73 mm; weighing 11. 0 grams with its ribbon; a gently worn example; in overall near very fine condition.