Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Cross United Republic of Niemann served with the 8th

Niemann served with the 8th Pioneer Battalion of the 8th SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer”

fold over button down flaps with reinforced button holes

marked "STERLING" beside a stylized "N" that is penetrated by a upward pointing sword insignia

Air Gunner Keith Pratt Gemmel born on 6th August 1924 in Markdale

surface wear on the two war material made awards

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Cross United Republic of Niemann served with the 8th(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege, Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms, overlaid by a central black enameled German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with feathering and details highlighted in gilt, the twelve oclock arm with an integral ring and suspension loop, in turn connecting