A Scarce Prussian Red Cross Medal First Class 1898-1921 Auction in fine quality gilt wire

in fine quality gilt wire

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and the German Labour Front insignias

emboss stamped "Croupon" over "358" on the tab where it is stitched to the body of the belt

He enlisted with the 8th Battery

A Scarce Prussian Red Cross Medal First Class 1898-1921 Auction in fine quality gilt wireMedal (in shape of the cross) in silver, silver gilt and enamels, 47. 3mm x 47. 05mm, pin back, frame of the cross in silver, unmarked, in extremely fine condition and very scarce. An excellent example. Footnote: although in the shape of the cross, the official name of this award is Rote Kreuz Medaille 1. Klasse. (Red Cross Medal 1st class).