Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Hold measuring 64mm

measuring 64mm

(Equivalent to the Wehrmacht-Heer

to initiate discussions about a treaty

(光辉之星勋章

spotting evident on the exterior where the lid meets the base

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Hold measuring 64mm(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, overlaid by a German national eagle executed in black enamels with gilt feathering and highlights, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 66 mm (w) x 51. 66 mm