German Awards - Silver Employment Service Commemorative Signs

This memorial sign was established on September 30, 1933 by the Anhalt State Ministry. The establishment was carried out in gold, silver and bronze steps with the consent of the Reichsstattalter in Braunschweig and Anhalt Wilhelm Friedrich Loper, as well as in agreement with the Reichsführer of Labor Konstantin Jerl. The charter was issued only on July 31, 1935. The reason for the creation of the fund was the transition of the Anhalt State Labor Service of Men to the Imperial Labor Service (RAD). It may be recalled that the Anhalt Labour Service was the first of its kind in Germany and may be called the germ cell of the Imperial Labour Service. Persons who worked in the Anhalt labor service for at least 20 weeks and led it well, as well as took an active part in the creation of the State Employment Service and earned special merits were awarded. Persons who had already begun their activities in 1932 were to be awarded a commemorative badge of the Labor Service with the number 1932. Gold level should only be awarded for employment promoters. The silver level was awarded mainly to Gauarbaitführer, Ober-Arbaitführer, Arbaitführer and the highest degrees of field masters. On August 19, 1935, Minister of State Dr. Freiberg awarded a total of 50 people a silver degree. However, later awards have not been ruled out, but not confirmed. The silver badge of honor is also known for a screw disc instead of a brochure. The company of Ferdinand Blasberg in Dessau was engaged in the production of the badge of honor. The presentation included a certificate. The badge of honor was allowed to be worn outside the service on the uniform of the Wehrmacht. Insignia exist without the 1932 number. However, their presentation is not proven. The so-called 1. The award-only form, but not expended, must remain open. The exact award figures are also unknown for the bronze commemorative badge. Source: Gerd Scharfenberg, Order and Badge of Honor of the Anhalt States, 1999.

A relief, slightly curved badge of honor in the form of a swastika placed on top. This is from matte silver-plated bronze. In the center is a round medallion. On the back is a vertical brochure.

Front side:

• The central medallion (23 mm) is surrounded by a raised pearl border.
• The enclosed field is roughly punctured. On it, the letters - A - A - D - are enlarged.
• The middle - A - is set higher by about 1/2. Under the letter number of the year - 1932 -.
• The cruciform shoulders of the swastika are smooth, silver-plated and slightly beveled at the edges.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver plated.
• Vertical brochure with needle. (no needle in Fig.)

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