A German Red Cross (Drk) Sleeve Eagle For Inspekteur Des Drk GTRexclude Soulby was wounded in action

Soulby was wounded in action on the first day of the Battle of Frezenberg on May 8

and then took the throne as Napoleon III on December 2

most of the silver wash is gone

Well marked: S

obverse illustrating an embossed winged man (Icarus) in flight

A German Red Cross (Drk) Sleeve Eagle For Inspekteur Des Drk GTRexclude Soulby was wounded in actionHand embroidered in golden and silvery metal wires, on dark brown wool backing, padded, of heavy, solid construction, 110mm x 55mm (4 x 2 inches), excellent quality, tunic removed, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Inspekteur des DRK (German Red Cross Inspector) was a very high ranking DRK Official, equivalent of Army General. A very rare insignia.