Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Badge, II Class, with Case

(Reichsfeuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 22 June 1936 by Wilhelm Frick. (1936-1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, joined through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING”), the obverse with white enameled arms bearing stylized red flames, the centre bearing a white enameled disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 43.30 mm (w) x 47.33 mm (h), weighing 18.2 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed black velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), with minor material fatigue evident to the case, in overall extremely fine condition.