Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class Republic of as well as a black

as well as a black paper backer

circumscribed by a wreath composed of laurel leaves up the left side and oak leaves up the right

at the age of 57

helping Jewish refugees evacuate pre war Europe to China

with a swivel crown suspension and its period original tri-fold ribbon featuring a set of crossed swords

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class Republic of as well as a black(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 joined through the quadrants with a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLSCHWESEN (FOR MERIT IN FIRE FIGHTING), with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized flames,