Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class Cross GTRexclude The order was established under

The order was established under the protection (patronage) of Saint Contardo of Este

with a FDND (Friends of New Germany/Freunde Des Neue Deutschland) insignia pinned in place on the right side

1917 to January 2

and seven smooth rays in each quadrant

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class Cross GTRexclude The order was established under(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege, Kreuz III. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms, bearing a central black enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with details highlighted in gilt, unmarked, measuring 39. 98 mm (w) x 44. 84 mm