pin w/ shovel.....what is it?

[Pablo]

I got this pin at a flea market. Any info on it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[Eric Zentner]

It is a original (RAD) Reichsarbeitdienst Assmann & Söhne Honor stick pin.

Eric

[SADolch]

It is a original (RAD) Reichsarbeitdienst Assmann & Söhne Honor stick pin.

Eric

Hi Eric,
Most of these pins I have seen are RED,any idea of the gold one's i am posting................Thanks Dave H

[Eric Zentner]

Hi Dave from what I understand and I am not a 100% sure but they were awarded to members or non members for (continued) work and/or support in the NSAD.

Eric

[winterhilfswerk Book]

It is my understanding that the 'gold' colored one is the actual 'honor' version of this award.

Chrys

[winterhilfswerk Book]

I should have notated that these are two different pins...not the same. Here are mine...one is the 'Arbeits Dank' version and the other is the standard version with no writing. Both of these pieces are red...compare my 'Arbeits Dank' pin to Dave's...you will see a big difference in the enamel color.

Chrys

[SADolch]

Eric....Chrys......Thanks for the info...what is the value on the gold??? Here are (2) worker,s pins....Freiwilliger is marked Ges Gesch ......Braunschweig is marked 37.........Comments welcomed............Dave H

[Eric Zentner]

Can not help with price Dave but I have some bad news your last pin is no good sorry my friend.

Eric

[SADolch]

which one....and what is wrong?????/ Dave

[Eric Zentner]

The last one 37 marked has a coffin pin plate and looks dished.
Like these.
Eric