Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Leader’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed marked with an "Ns" (Niedersachsen)

marked with an "Ns" (Niedersachsen) reflecting the location issuing code

the obverse with red enameled arms and a central silver imperial crown

95 mm (w) x 138 mm (h)

reverse hallmarked by manufacturer in Milan and "800"

when he enlisted for Second World War service as a Private (TX8447) with the Australian Army on November 25

Germany, Rad. A National Labour Service Leader’s Belt Buckle Newly Listed marked with an "Ns" (Niedersachsen)This is a RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst National Labour Service) leaders belt buckle; in aluminum, with a matte silver aluminum finish; the obverse with a standard RAD motif consisting of a spade depicting a mobile swastika superimposed in the center, surrounded by five stalks of wheat along the edge of the buckle; the reverse with double claw prongs and catch accompanied by a receiver; measuring 48 mm in diameter; extremely fine condition.