Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class With Case, By Gebrüder Godet Auction The design of this badge

The design of this badge is illustrated on page 105 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (HP

(Luftwaffe Ärmelband “Afrika”)

founding member of the SA and SS-Brigadeführer Ulrich Graf (1878–1950)

Lower Saxony) on February 17

Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class With Case, By Gebrüder Godet Auction The design of this badge(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege, Kreuz III. Stufe mit Etui). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded 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, overlaid by a black enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, unmarked, measuring 40. 09