Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class Newly Listed traces of gilt remains on

traces of gilt remains on the reverse

measuring 51 mm (w) x 56 mm (h - inclusive of horizontally pierced ball suspension)

the banner very clean and without interruptions in the embroidered pieces

with a ornate multi coloured knot with three tassels in gold

the brass base measuring 30

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class Newly Listed traces of gilt remains on(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen II. Stufe). 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, the obverse with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized red flames, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika, the arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular ring, the obverse bearing a