measuring 39mm (w) x 44mm (h- inclusive of integral suspension loop)
The face of the watch has gold-coloured minute and hour hands
00 mm (h- inclusive of suspension)
the lower badge with a replica of the Victoria Cross
Footnote: Many of these pith helmets are marked “Germany” on the sweatbands
Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, II Class, by Glaser & Sohn Buy Now measuring 39mm (w) x 44mm(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen, II. Klasse mit Schwertern). 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, with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized flames, bearing a