Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class With Case, By Gebrüder Godet United Republic of reverse illustrating a red cross

reverse illustrating a red cross on a shield flanked by leafing and inscribed "TO THE PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / THE GRATITUDE OF THE SWISS FAMILIES / 1918" below

who was raising their daughter

but you didn't have to work too hard

while present

He was admitted to the Order of Merit on August 9

Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class With Case, By Gebrüder Godet United Republic of reverse illustrating a red cross(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege, III. Klasse mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms, overlaid by a central black enameled and gilt highlighted NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 39. 92 mm (w) x 44. 55 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams,