BACKGROUND: The RDK (Reichsbund der Kinderreichen Deutschlands zum Schutze der Familie) badge, was awarded to those who had large families.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Roughly 25mm diameter, die struck alloy badge with multi-colored enamel work. The badge features a black enamel outer border with silvered initials, "RDK", to the top and a canted, silvered swastika flanked by oak-leaves to the bottom. The black outer border encompasses a silvered stylized eagle with down swept wings protecting a group of five chicks, on a semi-translucent red enamel field. The solid reverse has stylized embossed manufacturers initial "B", and embossed script, "Ges. Gesch.", indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt (Protected by Law). Part of the original pin is now missing. Scarce.