Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Newly Listed 132 mm x 203 mm)

132 mm x 203 mm)

along with the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland

Both badges are in good to very good condition

Badge in silvered bronze

OSTERRODE) Naming is officially impressed in large black capitals

Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Newly Listed 132 mm x 203 mm)(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege I. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse overlaid by a black enameled German national eagle, highlighted with gilt feathering, clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the twelve oclock arm bearing an integral loop and gilt suspension ring with dual oak leaves, featuring a period