WWII GERMAN MEDAL - LONG SERVICE LABOR AWARD -
This is a WWII Long Service award of the National Labor Service ( RAD) silver badge.
The award consisted of an oakleaf garland, framed oval medal, bearing the RAD
symbol which was a spade with a swastika and two corn ears. The back of
the medal bore the inscription "For faithful service in the Reich Labor
Corps".
The medal was awarded in four different grades:
| 4th Grade |
Bronze, for 4 years of service |
| 3rd Grade |
Silver, for 12 years of service |
| 2nd Grade |
Silver with interleaved national insignia on the ribbon in silver, for 18 years of service |
| 1st Grade |
Gold with interleaved national insignia on ribbon in gold |
Upon receipt of a higher grade, the lower grade was removed.
The sample feratured in this page is silver and does not have any manufacturing marks.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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This award is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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