Germany, Third Reich. A Thuringia Fire Brigade Academy Badge
(Thüringer Feuerwehr-Schule Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red and white enameled Thuringian lion rampant clutching a mobile swastika on a blue background, topped by a helmet and crossed axes, circumscribed by an inscription of “THÜRINGER FEUERWEHR-SCHULE”, the reverse with an attachment clip, unmarked, measuring 27 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), some chipping of enamels evident, in near extremely fine condition.

