Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class

(Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse joined together through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING”), with white enameled arms bearing stylized red flames, overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a black mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 43.79 mm (w) x 47.70 mm (h), weighing 17.8 grams, with some flecking of enamels evident, in extremely fine condition.