Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Rad) Cap Badge Auction Archive maker marked "ZUKOV" and number

maker marked "ZUKOV" and number stamped "3228" on the reverse

It was established in the Netherlands and subsequently used to try and repulse the Allied invasion of France

measuring 33 mm (w) x 50 mm (h) inclusive of its laurel wreath suspension

measuring 58 mm (w) x 102 mm (h - with wool background)

In toned silver with red enamels with typical speckled pattern

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Rad) Cap Badge Auction Archive maker marked "ZUKOV" and number(Reichsarbeitsdienst Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of a shovel head trimmed with red enamels, with a central raised mobile swastika, between dual wheat stalks, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.