Germany, Third Reich. A Reichsnährstand Honour Badge, Silver Grade Republic of raised platform with a black

raised platform with a black velvet recessed medal bed

87 mm x 139 mm each)

in turn overlaying an oval oak leaf wreath

(an example of which is the Parachute Battalion identified against recipient)

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 72-6794

Germany, Third Reich. A Reichsnährstand Honour Badge, Silver Grade Republic of raised platform with a black(Reichsnhrstand Silbernes Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse bearing a raised sunwheel style swastika, overlaid by a wheat stalk and sword, the reverse with a vertical pinback, stamped with an award number of 1278, otherwise unmarked, measuring 40. 78 mm in diameter, weighing 24. 3 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish and some verdigris throughout, in very fine condition.