Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Cross Republic of with some flecking evident to

with some flecking evident to the enamels of the cross in addition to moderate material fatigue to the case

He was Mentioned in Despatches around this time

and the Seal of the Commonwealth

from November 20 to 23

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Cross Republic of with some flecking evident to(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege, Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms, overlaid by a central black enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, the twelve oclock arm with an integral ring and suspension loop, in turn connecting