Germany, Drk. A 1917 Imperial German Red Cross (Drk) 3-Year First War Commemorative Medal GTRexclude Footnote: Air Raid Precautions (ARP)

Footnote: Air Raid Precautions (ARP) was an organization in the United Kingdom set up as an aid in the prelude to the Second World War dedicated to the protection of civilians from the danger of air-raids

along with four black plastic buttons at the rear for placement of the suspenders

Footnote: The design of this badge is illustrated on page 62 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP

also marked on suspension arch “A” and with silver hallmark (suspension ribbon loop also marked “A”)

“for brave conduct in historic battle of Croats and Germans against the common enemy on the territory of the Independent State of Croatia

Germany, Drk. A 1917 Imperial German Red Cross (Drk) 3-Year First War Commemorative Medal GTRexclude Footnote: Air Raid Precautions (ARP)(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.