Fire Brigade Honour Cross 1st Class Medal With Presentation Case

A scarce WW2 German Fire Brigade Honour Cross Medal 1st Class (Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse mit Etui) with presentation case.  The medal is constructed in gilded tombac with a suspension loop complete with the original period ribbon.  The obverse of the medal depicts a Geneva-style cross in white enamel with sylised red enamel flames with a mobile swastika in the centre in black enamel.  The cross includes an outer ring in Gold  “FÜR VERDIENST IM FEUER-LÖSCHWESEN” (FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING).  The medal includes a silver medal ring unmarked complete with the original ribbon striped with black, red, and white stripes.   The obverse of the medal is unmarked and measures 43.35 mm (w) x 47.36 mm (h), weighing 17.2 grams.  The decoration comes complete with the original presentation box the outer case is covered in black leatherette with a gold border.  Inside the lid of the case is lined with white rayon material with a black felt base with a grooved medal base, with spring catch.   The medal has no damage or repairs in mint condition.