Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Badge, Ii Class United Republic of (Pour le Mérite für Wissenschaften

(Pour le Mérite für Wissenschaften und Künste Ordensschnalle)

1 and the Michael Collins Cumberland Division No

In stamped brass with stamped brass face palte affixed by two rivets

it was mobilized and took part in the invasion of France as a part of the Italian VII Army reserve in Asti

cross on top ob the badge missing

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Badge, Ii Class United Republic of (Pour le Mérite für Wissenschaften(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 22 June 1936 by Wilhelm Frick. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered 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 with stylized flame designs, overlaid by a central white enameled medallion with a black mobile swastika, with a ring through the quadrants bearing an inscription of FR