German Awards - Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1937 Cross 2. That is sick

The cross depicted here is the 2nd class of the badge of honor of the German Red Cross, awarded since 1937. From 1934 to 1937, this class bore the designation NKK Badge of Honor. The shape on a woman's loop was called a woman's cross.
First established in 1922, the badge of honor of the German Red Cross was first changed in 1934 by the President of the DRC, Duke Karl Edward of Saxony Coburg and Gotha, and equipped with new statutes. After the National Socialists came to power on April 6, 1937, with the permission of the Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler, the statutes were again amended. The design was changed for all classes in such a way that the laid eagle now holds a golden wreath with a black swastika in its paws. The 1st class cross received oak foliage on the ribbon ring. Classes were now: Grand Cross with Star (not awarded), 1st Class (Neck Cross), Merit Cross (Pin Cross), 2nd Class (Ribbon), including the Women's Cross, and the recently donated German Red Cross Medal. A large cross in design corresponds to a 1st class cross of only a larger size. It should be worn on the breast band or belt along with the breast star. The award of the 3rd form of the Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross ended after the establishment of the Badge of Honor of the German People's Guardianship on July 1, 1939. Due to the very short award period, these honorary badges are rare. Exact award figures are not known.

A gilt bronze cross in the shape of the Geneva Cross. The crosses of the front are sheathed in gold and enameled in white. In the center is a black enameled eagle. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a soldered cugo ear with a ribbon ring. The reverse is smooth and gilded.

Front side:

• The black planted eagle is golden. The head looks to the left.
• The wings are lowered and have 3 designated feathers. There is a golden wreath in the catches.
• It has a black enameled swastika placed on top.
• On the chest of the eagle is a white enameled shield with a red Geneva cross .

Downside:

• Smooth and gilded without the manufacturer's stamp.

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Obverse: Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1937 Cross 2. That is sick

Reverse: Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross 1937 Cross 2. That is sick

Established:

April 6, 1937 by the President of the DRC, Duke Karl Edward of Saxony Coburg-Gotha

Awarded:

1937 – 1939

Data:

• Material: gold-plated bronze, enamel
• Size: 40mm
• Weight: about 16g

estimated collector price:

300 – 320 €

OEK Number:

3555