Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Farmer’s “Sword And Plow” Ideology Plaque, C. 1936 Archive marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M1/25"

along with a white and red wool Red Cross armband on the upper arm sleeve

maker marked “RZM M19” for “Robert Hauschild

Once Purdy had extricated himself after another dismal night in the woods

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Farmer’s “Sword And Plow” Ideology Plaque, C. 1936 Archive marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)A 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.