Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, Brooch-Style Miniature Newly Listed A RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service)

A RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service) membership badge

the reverse retaining a black canvas liner

each stamped “SERBIEN” (“SERBIA”)

numbered 1812203

but as hostilities had ceased the week before his examination

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the German Mother, Gold Grade, Brooch-Style Miniature Newly Listed A RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service)(Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter in Gold). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, affixed to an elongated brooch style bar with a horizontal pinback, measuring 60 mm (w) x 22 mm (h) overall, demonstrating a small chip to the enamel of the six oclock arm, an scarce example in better than very fine condition.