BACKGROUND: The NSV, National Sozialistische Volkswohlfahrt, (National Socialist People’s Welfare Organization), was an NSDAP affiliated organization formed in May 1933 from personnel of the preceding DVD. Deutscher Volkswohl Dienst, (German Social Welfare Service), instituted by Otto von Bismarck. The NSV was responsible for a wide range of Social services including the WHW, Winter Hilf Werk, (Winter Assistance Work), and worked closely with the DRK, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, (German Red Cross).

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A 48cm x 36cm, slightly convex, black, white enamel sign bearing the insignia for the NSV, along with the words "Hilfsstelle "Mutter u. Kind" or "Help "Mother & Child". There is a drilled hole to each of the four corners. The enamel has chipped off around the edges as well as having some yellowing or stains. Each of the corners shows heavy oxidation with one corner piece being broken off. The reverse shows oxidation. Marked to the reverse.