Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class With Ribbon Bar, By Glaser & Sohn Hold the insignia measuring 105 mm

the insignia measuring 105 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

French military experts extolled the Line as a work of genius that would deter German aggression

tape residue on the reverse of its original triangular ribbon)

Four Years Service  - In bronzed aluminum

kitted in full field gear and wearing foliage-camouflaged Stahlhelms

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class With Ribbon Bar, By Glaser & Sohn Hold the insignia measuring 105 mm(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse mit Bandschnalle). Instituted 22 June 1936 by Wilhelm Frick. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Geneva Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLSCHWESEN (FOR MERIT IN FIRE FIGHTING), the obverse with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized red flames,