Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Farmer’s “Sword And Plow” Ideology Plaque, C. 1936 Hold showing exterior wear and use

showing exterior wear and use

constructed of olive-drab cotton twill

and one of his sons

They may have been intended to indicate which side of the civil war the recipient had served and would be a way the new government could recognize both sides equally – the medal with the Royal Army trident and Chaka symbol for the Royal Lao Army soldiers

measures 12

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Farmer’s “Sword And Plow” Ideology Plaque, C. 1936 Hold showing exterior wear and useA plaque to commemorate the ideology of the sword and plow the seamless blending of military and peasantry; cast bronze metal (magnetic); the reverse with a loop for wall suspension; marked R. K on the obverse for the designer; measuring 93 mm (w) x 144 mm (h); in overall extremely fine condition.