1544 WWII GERMAN SOCIAL WELFARE CROSS 2nd CLASS & 3rd

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
CLASS. These two German awards have the same basic design, but the 2nd class is a pinback badge and the 3rd class is suspended from a ribbon. The badge features a black enamel drooped wing eagle on wreath with a central party symbol all on a white cross. The reverse is unmarked with a wide pin. The medal has the same basic design with a suspension loop at the top and a white bordered red ribbon. CONDITION: the 2nd class award is a beautiful example with complete gold and smooth enamel. The 3rd class award has some minute flakes to the enamel and some wear to the gold finish. The ribbon is quite sound. PROVENANCE: from the collection of Joel Thone. (02-22562/BF). $1,000-1,600.