Germany, Third Reich. A National Association of German Midwives Membership Badge United Republic of German welcoming poster on occasion

German welcoming poster on occasion of “Anschluss” of Austria

with a total length of 58 cm

all connected by dual rows of oval links

Issues consistent with age and period wear are evident

surrounded by a gilt ring inscribed “For Distinction in Military Service” in Russian script

Germany, Third Reich. A National Association of German Midwives Membership Badge United Republic of German welcoming poster on occasion(Reichsfachschaft deutscher Hebammen Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a radiant white enameled Geneva Cross, inset with a depiction of a mother and child, surrounded by gilt letters RDH (Reichsfachschaft deutscher Hebammen) and a swastika, situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of IM DIENST DER ZUKUNFT UNSERES VOLKES (IN THE SERVICE OF THE FUTURE OF OUR PEOPLE),