Germany, Drk. A Prussian Red Cross 25-Year Meritorious Service Cross, By Godet Auction reverse inscribed “ERHA WUPPERTAL”

reverse inscribed “ERHA WUPPERTAL”

the bands exhibiting the traditional oakleaves design

1939 and valid until September 30

attached to the helmet via a u-shaped prong on the back of the cockade and slid through a slot behind the shako plate

Evacuated from unit in confused and demoralized state

Germany, Drk. A Prussian Red Cross 25-Year Meritorious Service Cross, By Godet Auction reverse inscribed “ERHA WUPPERTAL”(Preussischer Landesverein vom Roten Kreuz Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, vertical pinback, maker marked on reverse Godet, Berlin along with serial number 1009, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), minor cracking of enamels, otherwise in very fine condition.