Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class with Case Republic of joined together by duals coats

joined together by duals coats of arms of the Kingdoms of Austria and Hungary

Near fine to near extremely fine

explains in full detail the origins and designs of all 164 medals

both unmarked and measuring 70 mm (w) x 34 mm (w)

A sturdy-framed “bobby” helmet constructed from pressed fiber material with a black felt exterior

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class with Case Republic of joined together by duals coats(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen, II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted 22 June 1936 by Wilhelm Frick. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from tis period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse joined through the quadrants with a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLSCHWESEN, with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized flames, bearing a