Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Rad) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Berg & Nolte GTRexclude shall have distinguished themselves by

shall have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services"

cypher of Leopold I (LL RR I) on the reverse

unfit for further service

he was 27 years of age and was buried in Rosskene Parish Cemetery

During the conflict

Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Rad) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Berg & Nolte GTRexclude shall have distinguished themselves by(Reichsarbeitsdienst Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, obverse bearing central spade and swastika insignia of the RAD on a pebbled field, reverse with a loop and dual pronged clasp, with a brown leather strap attached bearing a makers mark of Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.