German Awards - Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1934 - Cross 1. That is sick

The badge of honor of the German Red Cross, awarded since 1924, was replaced by this form in 1934. It was established on January 30, 1934 by Duke Karl Edward of Saxony Coburg and Gotha, who, with the consent of Reich President von Hindenburg as President of the DRC, changed the statutes and expanded the classes. The classes were: 1st grade in a sling, Star of the Badge of Honor, 1st Cross. Class on a collar, cross of merit as a plug cross, badge of honor on a ribbon (2nd grade) also as a female cross on a female loop. For many years of activity in the DRC, it was necessary to continue to issue insignia in the form of medals for 10, 25 and 40 years of service. These medals were no longer awarded. Honorary signs were subject to return. After the establishment of new honorary badges from December 31, 1934, the presentation of previously awarded honorary badges to land and membership associations was discontinued. As before, honorary badges were awarded for services to the German Red Cross, and classes were determined by the level of merit. The manufacturer was Godet Berlin.

Gilded bronze cross. The crosses are straight and golden. The inner sides are covered with white enamel. On the front side in the center is a black enameled eagle. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a curly ear with a small ring. An upwardly extending, long-cut collar support ring extends through it.

Front side:

• Located in the center, the left-facing eagle is covered with black enamel and bordered with gold.
• The wings are lowered and divided into 3 stylized feathers starting slightly lower.
• On the chest of the eagle is a small pointed white enameled coat of arms with a red Geneva cross.
• The tail is also divided into 3 stylized feathers. The catches and bill are golden.

Downside:

• Smooth and white enameled without lining.
• On the back of the support ring is the manufacturer's stamp.
• - GEBR. - GODET - & - CO. - BERLIN -.

Tape:

• red 56 mm wide, white side stripes 7 mm.

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Obverse: Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1934 - Cross 1. That is sick

Reverse: Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1934 - Cross 1. That is sick

Established:

January 30, 1934 by the President of the DRC, Duke Karl Edward of Saxony Coburg-Gotha

Awarded:

1934 – 1937

Data:

• Material: gold-plated bronze, enamel
• Size: 52mm, eagle 26 x 18.5mm
• Weight: 32g

estimated collector price:

950 – 1100 €

OEK Number:

3546