Germany. A Rad (National Labour Service) Cap Badge By Berg & Nolte GTRexclude original peacetime ribbon

original peacetime ribbon

maltese cross in bronzed brass “Buntmetall”

and was named after Queen Alexandra

chipping evident on the burlap backer

Unable to fully extend knee

Germany. A Rad (National Labour Service) Cap Badge By Berg & Nolte GTRexclude original peacetime ribbonA third reich period RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst National Labour Service) cap badge; in painted aluminum; the obverse with a painted red shovel with a central black mobile swastika; both prongs fully preserved on the reverse; marked Ges. Gesch. and B & N likely for Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, as well as 39 on the reverse; measuring 45 mm x 38 mm; in overall very fine condition.