German Awards - Red Cross Thuringian Land Union Award 2. Step

These crosses were presented by loyal and worthy members by various national Red Cross clubs. Crosses of different national clubs differ in the inscription in the medallion ring. The shape is usually the same. This cross was awarded for special merits in the state association of the Red Cross, without taking into account a certain number of years of service. Crosses without a year are less common than with a year, and therefore cost more.
The Thuringian Land Union established service awards in 3 stages. The 1st level was an oval silver-plated medal, which was awarded after 10 years of well-deserved cooperation. Shown here 2. The tier was a silver-plated cross with white cross sleeves and was awarded after 30 years of service. The 1st stage is a gilded cross with white cross sleeves and was granted after 40 years. The maker of the award was R. Conrad of Weimar. The manufacturer's signature is in the center or under the response hook.

Silver plaster cross made of bronze with figured cross-shaped sleeves. The cruciform arms are enameled with white and burgundy silver. In the center of the front side is a relief enameled medallion. Reverse with perpendicular pin and locknut.

Front side:

• White enameled central shield with red Geneva cross
• Surrounded by a black enameled ring with a silver inscription - THURINGIA - LANDESVEREIN - V. - RED - CROSS -
• On the cruciform sleeves is a two-part silver-plated laurel wreath crossed at the bottom.

Downside:

• Smooth, silver plated with manufacturer's designation - CONRAD -/- WEIMAR -
• Vertical pin with mating hook.

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