A First Class German Social Welfare Decoration . in its Original Case of Issue by Godet & Co

A very fine quality manufacture German Social Welfare Decoration First Class “Ehrenzeichen für deutsche Volkspflege 1. Stufe” by a desirable maker; two-piece construction; the eagle constructed of gilded bronze and extremely well preserved black enamels with the cross in gilded bronze and equally well preserved white enamels on the obverse and reverse; with its original gilded oak leaf clasp; with its period-original mint neck ribbon; measuring 52.56 mm x 52.48 mm; weighing 49.1 grams with its ribbon; virtually mint condition. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior of the lid lined with cornflower blue velvet; embossed “Ehrenzeichen für deutsche Volkspflege 1. Stufe” in gilded lettering; cornflower blue recessed medal bed; functional but stiff push-button; partially separated interior fabric hinge cover; strong exterior metal hinge; underside of the case embossed with the “Godet & Co.” trademark symbol; measuring 130 mm x 80 mm; near mint condition,