Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class With Case, By Gebrüder Godet United Republic of with Robert S

with Robert S

while present

Bruising evident on the Silver Grade medal

reverse illustrating a red cross on a shield flanked by leafing and inscribed "TO THE PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / THE GRATITUDE OF THE SWISS FAMILIES / 1918" below

He was admitted to the Order of Merit on August 9

Germany, Third Reich. A Social Welfare Decoration, Iii Class With Case, By Gebrüder Godet United Republic of with Robert S(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege, III. Klasse mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms, overlaid by a central black enameled and gilt highlighted NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 39. 92 mm (w) x 44. 55 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams,