Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Officer’s Brocade Belt With Buckle, By F.w. Assmann Auction February 16)

February 16)

measuring 104 mm x 44 mm

with the rays bearing cut glass gems

and the division was used in anti-Partisan operations in the territory of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) until the end of the war

Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Officer’s Brocade Belt With Buckle, By F.w. Assmann Auction February 16)(Reichsarbeitsdienst Offizier Koppelschloss und Grtel). The buckle is constructed of aluminum; the obverse illustrates the standard RAD upward facing shovel insignia on the obverse, with a swastika (Hakenkreuz) in the centre of the spade, and surrounded b a wreath of wheat sheaves, measuring 47 mm in diameter; marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann, DRGM and 38 on the reverse. The brocade dress belt is constructed of fine aluminum wire embroidery with