A Third Class German Social Welfare Decoration Auction Archive The obverse of the crossguard

The obverse of the crossguard features a NSDAP eagle clutching a wreath with a swastika in the center

and without significant signs of wear or age

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "540248" on the reverse

both the boards and straps with a reinforced button hole for uniform attachment

and Austria: Commemorative Cross 1848-1908 (bronze gilt

A Third Class German Social Welfare Decoration Auction Archive The obverse of the crossguardAn example of a German Social Welfare Decoration Third Class Ehrenzeichen fr Deutsche Volkspflege 3. Stufe; two piece construction; the eagle constructed of gilded bronze and white and black enamels; on loop for suspension; with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 40. 08 mm x 40. 03 mm; weighing 16. 0 grams; with the enamels chipped on the lower and right hand cross; in fair condition.