German Social Welfare Decoration - First Class Hold hallmarked on the obverse

hallmarked on the obverse

while the rear of the tunic is single-vented

He farmed for years in the west and took refuge in his trade

and carrying out on

German Social Welfare Decoration - First Class Hold hallmarked on the obverseGerman Social Welfare Decoration First Class neck cross, in bronze gilt, 52. 54mm(w) x 57. 23mm(h), with full length of period neck ribbon, no chipping to enamels, in slightly worn condition; cross is unmarked, but this is a textbook example manufactured by Godet, Berlin; in typical Godet (red) LDO style case of issue, also containing button hole miniature ribbon and ribbon bar, showing age, in very fine condition.