Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class

(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 Latin Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized red flames, bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a black mobile swastika, the arms joined through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING”), unmarked, measuring 43.72 mm (w) x 47.56 mm (h), weighing 17.0 grams, demonstrating some flecking to the enamels, in near extremely fine condition.