Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Farmer’s “Sword And Plow” Ideology Plaque, C. 1936 Hold surrounded by the inscription "LIGHT

surrounded by the inscription "LIGHT IN DARKNESS" (the Republic's motto) with three five-pointed stars below

measures 12

showing exterior wear and use

5 May 1905) on 29 June 1944

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

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Farmer’s “Sword And Plow” Ideology Plaque, C. 1936 Hold surrounded by the inscription "LIGHTA 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.