3rd Reich Dienstauszeichnung Reichsarbeitsdienst 4.Stufe für Männer

In an excellent condition a Service award Reich Labor Service 4th level for men

On January 30, 1938, on the 5th anniversary of the seizure of power by the National Socialists, Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler donated the service awards for the Reich Labor Service. The award consisted of 4 separate levels for men and women. The 1st level was awarded after 25 years of loyal service. The 2nd level after 18 years, the 3rd level after 12 years and the 4th level after 4 years. The 2nd and 3rd level of service award is made of silver plated metal. The difference between the 2nd and 3rd level is the silver national emblem woven into the ribbon. The 1st stage has the national emblem woven in gold. In the 4th class the medal is bronze colored. The medals were made of different materials: light metal, bronze, war metal (zinc) or cupal.

Oval bronzed cupal medal. At the top a soldered ordinary eyelet with a band ring.

Frontside:
The border consists of an oak leaf wreath bound at the top and bottom.In the middle a spade and Swastika and on either side a wheat stalk.

Backside:
The border consists of an oak leaf wreath bound at the top and bottom. Für Treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst.

Ribbon:
Blue ribbon 36 mm wide.

Code: 53008