Germany, Third Reich. A German Red Cross Honour Decoration, Type Ii Auction \Footnote: From the collection of

\Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R

and accoutrements of the three branches considered

including the Tenth Air Force

pin maker marked Arthus Bertrand & Co

Awarded on 20 February 1916

Germany, Third Reich. A German Red Cross Honour Decoration, Type Ii Auction \Footnote: From the collection of(Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes). Instituted 30 January 1934 by Duke Carl Eduard of Saxe Coburg and Gotha. (1934 1937 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central black enameled eagle with details highlighted in gilt, in turn overlaid by a central Red Cross insignia, unmarked,