A Second War German Social Welfare Organization Merit Cross; 2Nd Class certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on pin with Austrian

hallmarked on pin with Austrian import mark used between 1891-1901

one for Wilkomierz Headquarters

Civil (WILLIAM R

1937) in blackened aluminum

After the war he worked for the Coca-Cola Company

A Second War German Social Welfare Organization Merit Cross; 2Nd Class certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on pin with AustrianA fine quality manufacture German Social Welfare Organization Merit Cross; 2nd Class; in gilded bronze and white and black enamels; vaulted; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 51. 01 mm x 51. 13 mm; weighing 32. 0 grams; with two very slight chips to the white enamels one on the left arm, and one on the bottom arm of the cross; overall very fine condition.