Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Republic of M Tom Reginald Higham

M Tom Reginald Higham

as mentioned in the London Gazette on July 4

by reason of being "Physically unfit for military service under existing standards"

marked "I" (First Class)

5cm (w) x 11cm (l)

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Republic of M Tom Reginald Higham(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, overlaid by a German national eagle executed in black enamels with gilt feathering and highlights, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 66 mm (w) x 51. 66 mm