Decoration of Honour for German Social Welfare, 1st Class – Neck Cross, Gilt & Enamelled

Item Number: 33.747

The Decoration of Honour for German Social Welfare, 1st Class is one of the rarest Nazi-era awards. It was awarded for outstanding services in the field of German social and welfare care and is designed as a Neck Cross, representing its highest class. This specimen is made of non-ferrous metal, gilt and enamelled, with an applied eagle – a meticulously crafted and representative collector's item. Original versions of this award are extremely rare and fetch very high prices on the collector's market.

• Type: Decoration of Honour for German Social Welfare – 1st Class (highest class)
• Form: Neck Cross
• Material: Non-ferrous metal, gilt and enamelled
• Special Feature: Applied eagle
• Reason for Award: Outstanding services in German social and welfare care
• Version: Collector's reproduction / Replica – barely distinguishable from the original
• Condition: 2 (good) – age-appropriate signs of use present
• Origin: Old dealer stock

The Decoration of Honour for German Social Welfare, 1st Class, is among the absolute rarities of Nazi-era awards and is highly sought after by medal collectors worldwide. The elaborate enamel work and the gilt applied eagle make this piece a particularly representative collector's item. Originals fetch top prices at auctions – this collector's reproduction makes it possible to integrate this significant award into any collection. Please refer to the scans for a detailed impression of the condition and the enamel work.

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