Germany, Drk. A German Red Cross (Drk) Sister’s Badge For 10 Years Of Service Auction Archive attached to the 551st Grenadier

attached to the 551st Grenadier Division

with a “Military Administration” cypher (indicating Wartime Administrative Secretary)

there is a slight gap in his records

8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension

Boelcke was then instrumental in reforming the German air force

Germany, Drk. A German Red Cross (Drk) Sister’s Badge For 10 Years Of Service Auction Archive attached to the 551st Grenadier(DRK Schwesternkreuz nach 10 Dienstjahren). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a DRK style German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika and clutching a red enameled Geneva Cross in its talons, the reverse with an unidentified makers mark, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop connecting to a replacement chain constructed of sterling