N15050 RDK MEMBER'S LAPEL BADGE. (Aufschlag Abzeichen) The RDK, Reichsverband Deutscher Kleintierzüchter, (National Association of German Small Animal Breeders), was an independent organization established in 1934 to further the breeding of a wide variety of food producing and pet animals. The RDK was divided into numerous smaller sub-sections with each sub-section concentrating on a specific species of animal. Roughly 1" 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 enamel is fully intact but the silver wash to the initials, oak-leaves and the eagle is retained about 45%. The solid reverse has stylized embossed manufacturers initials, that appear to be, "W S & Co.", and embossed script, "Ges. Gesch.", indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt (Protected by Law). The reverse has its horizontal pin back device with a circular soldered base all intact. Attractive badge. Of Note: Beginning in 1935 the RDK in affiliation with the Reichsnährstand, (National Food Producers), held an annual small animal exhibition until the end of the war.