Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class With Ribbon Bar, By Glaser & Sohn Auction Footnote: Josef Bauer was born

Footnote: Josef Bauer was born on January 25

Federal Merit Cross - 2nd Class - 50 Years' Service

independence would properly be a joint project of the French and American peoples

73mm (h – inclusive of wreath suspension)

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class With Ribbon Bar, By Glaser & Sohn Auction Footnote: Josef Bauer was born(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse mit Bandschnalle). Instituted 22 June 1936 by Wilhelm Frick. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Geneva Cross with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLSCHWESEN (FOR MERIT IN FIRE FIGHTING), the obverse with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized red flames,