Germany, Third Reich. A 1933-1934 Winteraid District South Hannover-Braunschweig Ah Dank Badge By Paulmann & Crone Auction light corroding on the exterior

light corroding on the exterior but overall near very fine condition

reverse engraved with the inscription "AWARDED To Thomas Owen for conspicuous daring and heroism in saving the crew of the burning schooner HERA off CLAYOQUET on 27th November 1899

was eventually ordered to build a defensible deep-water port

This is a fine example of a German produced award that exhibits a noticeable upgrade in quality from the standard award

(under Captain Jerrard)

Germany, Third Reich. A 1933-1934 Winteraid District South Hannover-Braunschweig Ah Dank Badge By Paulmann & Crone Auction light corroding on the exterior(Abzeichen). A 1933 1934 Winter Hilfe Gau Sd Hannover Braunschweig Hitlers Dank (Hitlers gratitude for helping in the Winteraid), in silvered tombac, horizontal pinback, maker marked Paulmann & Crone, Ldenscheid and Ges. Gesch on reverse, measuring 35. 85 mm in diameter, and in near very fine condition.