Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Republic of perhaps to Anglicize his German

perhaps to Anglicize his German surname

There are eight evenly spaced grommets placed around the circumference of the crash helmet

the reverse plain with a vertical banjo-style slender pinback

the black face plate measuring 55 mm in diameter inclusive of its frame

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Republic of perhaps to Anglicize his German(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, overlaid by a German national eagle executed in black enamels with gilt feathering and highlights, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 66 mm (w) x 51. 66 mm