Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class, By Glaser & Sohn Auction in fine quality leatherette case

in fine quality leatherette case of issue

leather chin strap intact and showing extensive use

The front has two large cotton-lined pockets on either side at the waist

Half of the LVTs were knocked out of action by the end of the first day

with most of it’s silver finish worn off on the obverse

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class, By Glaser & Sohn Auction in fine quality leatherette case(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). 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, the obverse with white enameled arms bearing stylized flames, joined together through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLSCHWESEN (FOR MERIT IN FIRE