Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Service Cross, Ii Class Hold He was born on May

He was born on May 1

(engraved sloping script inverted naming: Edward Branagan H

Stufe” (Heavy Version)

flanked by two shields (one with a Red Cross

GESCH on reverse

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Service Cross, Ii Class Hold He was born on May(Feuerlschenwehr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with white enameled arms bearing stylized red enameled flames, with a central white enameled medallion topped by a black enameled mobile swastika, with silvered bands through the quadrants with a raised inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM