A Third Class German Social Welfare Decoration Auction Archive green and yellow enamelled insignia

green and yellow enamelled insignia

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "540248" on the reverse

both the boards and straps with a reinforced button hole for uniform attachment

The obverse of the crossguard features a NSDAP eagle clutching a wreath with a swastika in the center

A Third Class German Social Welfare Decoration Auction Archive green and yellow enamelled insigniaAn example of a German Social Welfare Decoration Third Class Ehrenzeichen fr Deutsche Volkspflege 3. Stufe; two piece construction; the eagle constructed of gilded bronze and white and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 40. 08 mm x 40. 03 mm; weighing 16. 0 grams; with the enamels chipped on the lower and right hand cross; in fair condition.