Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Medal United Republic of with two small metal rings

with two small metal rings held in place via two rivets each on a lateral lip nearby

As Intelligence Officer in charge of the forward area

and no longer fit for front service

like the other Ostlegions

light contact and surface wear evident

Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Medal United Republic of with two small metal rings(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Geneva Cross overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of MEDAILLE FR DEUTSCHE VOLKSPFLEGE (MEDAL FOR THE CARE OF THE GERMAN PEOPLE), unmarked, measuring 37. 99 mm in diameter, weighing 22. 3 grams, in near extremely fine condition.