Awards of Germany - Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1934 - Cross of Merit

After the National Socialists came to power in 1933, all associations and clubs were equated with National Socialist organizations and subordinated to them. Until now, the awarded honorary badges of land and membership unions could not be awarded from December 31, 1934. 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 badge of honor did not yet have a swastika on the chest of an eagle. 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.

A slightly curved gold-plated bronze male 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. The reverse is smooth and gilded. Vertically - a pin with a reciprocal hook. On the needle manufacturers.

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 gilded. Vertically - a pin with a reciprocal hook.
• On the upper wider needle is a two-line manufacturer - GEBR.- GODET - & - CO. -/- BERLIN -.

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Obverse: Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1934 - Cross of Merit

Reverse: Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1934 - Cross of Merit

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
• Weight: 23.3g

estimated collector price:

480 – 500 €

OEK Number:

3547