Germany, Drk. An Honour Cross Of The German Red Cross, I Class Auction Archive both boards with wear evident

both boards with wear evident in the purple trim at either end and exposing the underlying cardboard support

surrounded by the inscription D

English (77) and Spelling (66)

Relinquishment of Commission in the Special Reserve Notice (dated November 3

inlaid with a ribbon inscribed “MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND” (“WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND”)

Germany, Drk. An Honour Cross Of The German Red Cross, I Class Auction Archive both boards with wear evident(Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes, I. Klasse). Instituted 30 January 1934 by Duke Carl Eduard of Saxe Coburg and Gotha. (1934 1937 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of a Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse overlaid by a central black enameled DRK style German national eagle, in turn bearing a DRK insignia, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original