Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class Newly Listed the hoist edge with an

the hoist edge with an internal reinforcement

1955 at the age of 57 or 59

orange-red embroidered cross incorporating a swastika in the centre

traces of gilt remains on the reverse

the brass base measuring 30

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class Newly Listed the hoist edge with an(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen II. Stufe). Instituted 22 June 1936 by Wilhelm Frick. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized red flames, bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black mobile swastika, the arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular ring, the obverse bearing a