{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-fire-brigade-honor-cross-2nd-class-with-ribbon-in-presentation-case","title":"Original German WWII Fire Brigade Honor Cross 2nd Class with Ribbon in Presentation Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the hard to find German WWII Fire Brigade Cross, in 2nd class, complete with the original ribbon and leatherette presentation case. Also called the \"Fire Brigade Badge of Honor\", among other names, these were awarded for service during firefighting during the NSDAP period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the badge is very good, with the enamel on front in very good condition, especially on the arms of the cross. The raised central swas (hook cross) emblem shows more wear, as one might expected due to being raised above the arms. The cross definitely looks to have been worn, showing some minor denting on the corners, and the silver wash has tarnished to a lovely gray color. The hanger ring on the top is present, showing some wear, and the original ribbon is present as well, looking to at one point have been threaded through the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is in very good shape, measuring approximately 60mm wide by 70mm high, and features a fully functional hinge and front catch. The black leatherette covering is well retained, showing some minor flaking at the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add to your German WWII medal collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman WWII Fire Brigade Cross\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOfficially termed the \u003cem\u003eFeuerlöschwesen Verdienstkreuz\u003c\/em\u003e (Fire Extinguishing Cross of Merit), these were awarded for service in the \u003cem\u003eFeuerschutzpolizei\u003c\/em\u003e (Fire Protection Police) during the WWII Era. The design has a cross showing flames around a central Swas (hook cross), with an outer circle reading\u003cstrong\u003e FÜR VERDIENST IM FEUERLÖSCHWESEN\u003c\/strong\u003e. As with many German Medals, it was awarded in two classes, with the 2nd class hanging on a ribbon, while the first class attaches directly to the uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42080044843077,"sku":"ONSV24JLM004","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24JLM004__01.jpg?v=1731359567","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-fire-brigade-honor-cross-2nd-class-with-ribbon-in-presentation-case","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}