Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, I Class United Republic of Catching the Germans off guard

Catching the Germans off guard

The belt has hardened and become very stiff with age

with matte gold finish

After being treated at No

WWI Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 - Marked -  Silver frame

Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, I Class United Republic of Catching the Germans off guard(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