Germany, Third Reich. A German Red Cross Honour Decoration, Type Ii Auction when as reported by Lieutenant-Colonel

when as reported by Lieutenant-Colonel William J

including the Tenth Air Force

the dagger measuring 350 mm in length

obverse hand-engraved with an ornate floral pattern

Only half of the black felt washer remains

Germany, Third Reich. A German Red Cross Honour Decoration, Type Ii Auction when as reported by Lieutenant-Colonel(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,