Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Officer’s Brocade Belt With Buckle, By F.w. Assmann Auction above a pebbled shield overlaid

above a pebbled shield overlaid by crossed swords

and the division was used in anti-Partisan operations in the territory of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) until the end of the war

with the rays bearing cut glass gems

this paperback edition published by Arms and Armour Press of London in 1992

Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Officer’s Brocade Belt With Buckle, By F.w. Assmann Auction above a pebbled shield overlaid(Reichsarbeitsdienst Offizier Koppelschloss und Grtel). The buckle is constructed of aluminum; the obverse illustrates the standard RAD upward facing shovel insignia on the obverse, with a swastika (Hakenkreuz) in the centre of the spade, and surrounded b a wreath of wheat sheaves, measuring 47 mm in diameter; marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann, DRGM and 38 on the reverse. The brocade dress belt is constructed of fine aluminum wire embroidery with