Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Cross United Republic of marked "STERLING" beside a stylized

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

A first and second war period miniature award stick pin with six medal

van der Bergh Zilverwerken (since 1981) insignia on the other

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

fold over button down flaps with reinforced button holes

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, I Class Cross United Republic of marked "STERLING" beside a stylized(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