Cased 1st Class Social Welfare Award by Godet

German WWII > Awards and Medals > Political and Civil > Red Cross/Social Welfare

What a beautiful and cool looking award! The 1st Class Social Welfare Award by Godet is a two piece die struck construction that has been fire gilded and finished with black and white enamel work. The obverse features a separately applied, black and gold outlined, closed winged, Social Welfare national eagle with a gold wreathed black mobile swastika in its talons. The eagle is above a white square cross that is boarded in gold. The reverse shows that same white square cross that is boarded in gold. The detail, fire gilt and enamel work are just superb! Attached to the top of the ring is two gold oak leaf clusters and a vertically lined tie which holds approximately 18 inches of folded, ribbed, red and white rayon ribbon. The ribbon is in beautiful shape as well! The award comes housed in its appropriate case. The case is made of wood and pressed cardboard, with a simulated, grained, red leather covering. To the front is a spring loaded, closure button. To the back is a magnetic, staggered, internal bar hinge. Both function well. To the top of the case is a gold pressed border. The bottom of the case has a "Gebr. Godet & Co. Berlin W8 Charlottenstr. 55" impressed stamp. The interior of the top lid of the case is lined in a blue satin and has an underlying pad. It reads "Ehrenzeichen fur deutsche Volkspflege 1. Stfe" (Honor for German people care first stage). The bottom interior of the case is made of a blue felt material that outlines the award and ribbon. There is the odd mark and age spot throughout. The case is in excellent condition! A complete and wonderful piece just right for your collection!