Germany, DRK. An Active Membership Badge, Gotha District Auction Archive 3 mm wooden block base)

3 mm wooden block base)

(SS Sportabzeichen)

It sits securely within a nickel-silver crossguard which presents as a pair of stylized wings

with the obverse bearing a central machine-embroidered red band flanked by bands of silver aluminum wire

the son of John Bruford and Ann Bruford (nee Jones)

Germany, DRK. An Active Membership Badge, Gotha District Auction Archive 3 mm wooden block base)(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Brosche fr Schwesternschaft). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal payback, the reverse bearing an engraved district mark of GOTHA and membership number of 189, measuring 30 mm in diameter, demonstrating flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metal, respectively, in very fine condition.