Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Service Cross, Ii Class Hold 1942 and February 20

1942 and February 20

A Bronze Grade Tank Badge by Wiedmann -  In zinc

the rear panel stamped "59"

Strap in leather with a smooth-finished brown upper and a raw underside

The RE8 pilots were required to fill the need for replacements in Flanders

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Service Cross, Ii Class Hold 1942 and February 20(Feuerlschenwehr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms bearing stylized red enameled flames, with a central white enameled medallion topped by a black enameled mobile swastika, with silvered bands through the quadrants with a raised inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM