Germany, RAD. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Berg & Nolte visually-hidden in silver gilt and enamels

in silver gilt and enamels measuring 53

gilded zinc

An early badge in nickel-silver

mounted to an aluminum frame with triple push pins)

Germany, RAD. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Berg & Nolte visually-hidden in silver gilt and enamels(Reichsarbeitsdienst Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised Reich Labour Service (RAD) insignia, situated within a circular wheat stalk wreath, the reverse with a loop and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap bearing a makers mark of BERG & NOLTE, LDENSCHEID, circumscribing a date of 1937, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)< demonstrating