Germany, Drk. A Red Cross Helper’s Service Badge, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude both lugs and bar intact

both lugs and bar intact

dated July 15

(Eisernes Kreuz Brustabzeichen)

as well as countless depictions of swords and daggers for reference

surrounded by a ring inscribed “MERENTI” (German - Merit)

Germany, Drk. A Red Cross Helper’s Service Badge, By Hermann Aurich GTRexclude both lugs and bar intact(Abzeichen). A Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin badge in silvered bronze with red, white, and black enamels, the obverse depicts a red cross over a white enamel background, circumscribed with DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ HELFERIN in German Gothic script, the reverse presents a horizontal pinback, makers mark representing Hermann Aurich and the inscription GES. GESCH., measuring 28. 96 mm in diameter, and in very fine condition.