Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic reverse inscribed "DEM BESTEN SCHÜTZEN"

reverse inscribed "DEM BESTEN SCHÜTZEN" (The Best Shooter) within a full wreath of oak leaves

Vladimir" on one side and "Constitution of Spain" on the other

inscribed "19" to the left and "38" to the right (1938) and "Jagdstaffel "Boelcke" " below

Munchen Version

Additional stamps of limited legibility are visible on the shoulders

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic reverse inscribed "DEM BESTEN SCHÜTZEN"(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, overlaid by a German national eagle executed in black enamels with gilt feathering and highlights, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 66 mm (w) x 51. 66 mm