Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class Cross GTRexclude rare award document

rare award document

but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Gebrüder Wegerhoff manufacture

1917 to January 2

The order was established under the protection (patronage) of Saint Contardo of Este

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class Cross GTRexclude rare award document(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege, Kreuz III. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1945 issue). 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, bearing a central black enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with details highlighted in gilt, unmarked, measuring 39. 98 mm (w) x 44. 84 mm