Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Hold and the Iron Cross 1st

and the Iron Cross 1st Class on January 15

measuring 64mm

to initiate discussions about a treaty

all edged in twisted silvered wire

A seven place ribbon bar consisting of: A 1914 Iron Cross Second Class Ribbon with Clasp

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Hold and the Iron Cross 1st(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, overlaid by a German national eagle executed in black enamels with gilt feathering and highlights, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 66 mm (w) x 51. 66 mm