Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Julius Kremp GTRexclude 18mm x 30mm

18mm x 30mm

the illustration and poem enclosed in an ornate border

the reverse maker marked “FOEHR” with a silver content number of “800” and a crescent moon and crown indicating German manufacture

then transferred to the Military Hospital at Shorncliffe on the 30th and subsequently discharged

and her efforts to nurture her family

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Julius Kremp GTRexclude 18mm x 30mm(Reichsarbeitsdienst Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of a central raised shovel head overlaid by a mobile swastika, within a wreath of wheat stalks, the reverse with a loop and attachment prongs connecting to a period original leather strap, maker marked JULIUS KREMP, LDENSCHEID with a date of 1939, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition.