Germany, Rad. A Long Service Award For Men; 4Th Class Light Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac to protect the eyes from

to protect the eyes from liquid irritant sprayed from enemy aircraft

and forwarded to PID (Political Intelligence Department)

were in proper uniform

the obverse bearing a raised pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

an interesting example of trench art crafted by an Allied civilian and gifted to a member of the 509th

Germany, Rad. A Long Service Award For Men; 4Th Class Light Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac to protect the eyes fromA RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst Reich Labour Service) long service award; 4th class for 4 years of service; in bronzed aluminum; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; measuring 44. 7 mm x 32. 7 mm; weighing 8. 7 grams (with ribbon); in extremely fine condition.