John of Jerusalem Set of Insignia: Neck Badge and Breast Star
circumscribed by an enameled white border with inscription MERITO AGRICOLA (Agricultural Merit)
Scattered fraying along the edges of the aluminum wire on the upper
number engraved "630379" on the reverse
after thirty years of commissioned service and he requested that his retirement be shown as taking place at his own request
Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Rad) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Auction John of Jerusalem Set of(Reichsarbeitsdienst Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse with a central raised shovel head bearing a raised mobile swastika, within a wreath of wheat stalks, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, with a period original leather strap bearing a makers mark of NOELLE & HUECK, LDENSCHEID and a date of 1937, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.