Germany, Imperial. A German Red Cross (Drk) Decoration, Iii Class Auction navy blue cotton mesh backer

navy blue cotton mesh backer

The Regiment was employed for protective duties along the Cape Breton coast and continued in that roll for the remainder of the war

The inside comes complete with its original eight-panel butterscotch-coloured leather liner

where civilians became eligible for the award

Germany, Imperial. A German Red Cross (Drk) Decoration, Iii Class Auction navy blue cotton mesh backer(Rote Kreuz Medaille III. Klasse). Instituted 1 October 1898 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1898 1921 issue). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 33 mm (w) x 36 mm (h), in very fine condition.