Germany, Imperial. A People’s Sanctuary Association Of The Red Cross Brooch Archive This was a rare honour

This was a rare honour considering only 182 Black Wound Badges were awarded to the Condor Legion

BODINGTON 2954 'H')

the second highest military award

It measures 210 mm x 296 mm

Smith's medal with edge nicks and bruising

Germany, Imperial. A People’s Sanctuary Association Of The Red Cross Brooch Archive This was a rare honour(Treudienst Brosche des Volks Heilsttten Vereins vom Roten Kreuz). A silver, round brooch, the obverse centre presents a white porcelain medallion, painted with a red cross, bordered by the black enamelled inscription VOLKS HEILSTTTEN VEREINS V. ROTEN KREUZ (PEOPLES SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION OF THE RED CROSS), surmounted by German Empress Auguste Victorias crowned monogram, the reverse plain without engraving, with horizontal pinback, measuring 29. 25 mm