Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Medal United Republic of an additional reinforced button hole

an additional reinforced button hole between the button and the opening on the right side

(1834-1918 Issue)

accompanied by its original packet of issue

on November 24

Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Medal United Republic of an additional reinforced button hole(Ehrenzeichen fr Deutsche Volkspflege). Instituted 1. 5. 1939. (Issued 1939 1945). Constructed of silver; the obverse depicting a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons superimposed on a cross; the reverse inscribed Medaille fr Deutsche Volkspflege (Medal for German Social Welfare); on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon, measuring 38. 15 mm in diameter, weighing 23. 9 grams, in overall near very