BACKGROUND: The "Reichsnährstand" (National-food-estate) was established in September of 1933 by a regrouping of all land workers, and was responsible for controlling production, marketing, distribution and rationing of the Reich’s food supply. It worked closely with other organizations, including the "HJ Landjahr" (Hitler Youth Land-year) and "Landdienst" (Land-service), and was involved with the "Deutsche Arbeitsfront" (German Labor-front), but was not a part of it..

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A 35mm x 45mm alloy badge with original clasp to the flat reverse. Maker marked with the stylized logo of "Hermann Aurich, Dresden", and "1818" on the reverse.