Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class Republic of at the age of 57

at the age of 57

measuring 26 cm (w) x 10

as well as a black paper backer

held in place via dual lugs and pin

With full length of original watered silk sash ribbon

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class Republic of at the age of 57(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,