Norway, Nasjonal Samling. A Female Labour Service Brooch Archive the reverse is maker marked

the reverse is maker marked with the initials JK in a triangle

the far end of each long strap fed through a rectangular buckle

Instituted in 1821

soldiers had no head protection other than their cloth and leather caps

An 1864 Prussian Dybbol Storm Medal

Norway, Nasjonal Samling. A Female Labour Service Brooch Archive the reverse is maker markedA rare Norwegian Female Labour Service (Arbeidstjenesten) brooch, constructed of gilded zink, the obverse bearing a central wheat stalk, flanked by initials AT in runic script, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 45. 66 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 8 grams, most of the gilt finish has been lost, in overall very fine condition.