Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Munchen Version

Munchen Version

manufacturer tab on the interior denoting A Ratfelders

His medical condition regarding his knee was reviewed nine months after his wounding

Medaglia Comm

Additional stamps of limited legibility are visible on the shoulders

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Munchen Version(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