German Social Welfare Decoration, III Class Cross Case of Issue

CATEGORY: Case of Issue

SKU: 02.GTR.0225.105.01.C.000

  • German Social Welfare Decoration, III Class Cross Case of Issue Obverse
  • German Social Welfare Decoration, III Class Cross Case of Issue Obverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Size
    72x66mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/germany/third-reich-national-awards/red-cross-social-welfare-awards/social-welfare-awards/germany-a-mint-social-welfare-decoration-3rd-grade-in-its-original-case-of-issue-by-godet

Physical Description and Item Details


Original case of issue; constructed of thick cardstock with a red faux leather exterior; interior lid with a padded dark blue pillow with loop for placement of the ribbon; the bed constructed of dark blue velvet with a recessed medal bed; functional push-button; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional external hinge; crisp edges on the outside; measuring 72x66mm; bottom of the case embossed with Godet seal; in near mint condition.

History


On May 1, 1939, the German Red Cross Awards were replaced by the German Social Welfare Decoration, which recognized not only Red Cross work, but the entire social welfare field. This included care of the sick and wounded, caring for German citizens in foreign countries, participation in the winter relief organization, and upholding ancestral German traditions.

On January 30, 1942, Adolf Hitler amended the Decoration to include swords on the ribbons of the Decorations awarded to recipients who had served in military roles on the front, as well as to women who had served in non-military roles on the front.

While Hitler approved the addition of swords to the ribbons of all grades, the only grades awarded with swords were the III Class Cross and the Social Welfare Medal.

When the III Class Cross was awarded to women it was worn on a bow ribbon.

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