Germany, Rad. A Women’s Long Service Award, Ii Class For 18 Years Hold not greedy for power

not greedy for power

all sewn onto a field-grey backing

A rectangular brooch constructed of silver

The War Cross replaced the Military Order of Maria Cristina

very light wear evident on the liner

Germany, Rad. A Women’s Long Service Award, Ii Class For 18 Years Hold not greedy for power(Dienstauszeichnung Reichsarbeitsdienst, II. Klasse fr Frauen). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1943 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original bow tie style ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika set within two wheat stalks, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM REICHSARBEITSDIENST (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE REICH