Germany. A Drk (German Red Cross) Helper Badge Newly Listed above Defence Medal

above Defence Medal

the disk attached to the heavy stone backer via a metal screw

War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords by Deschler - In silvered tombac

and held in place by a screwback

What is known is that McPherson was taken on strength by the 2nd Battalion on May 16

Germany. A Drk (German Red Cross) Helper Badge Newly Listed above Defence MedalAn example of a third reich period DRK (German Red Cross Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Helferin (helper) badge; in silvered bronze with red, white, and black enamels; the obverse depicting a red cross within a bed of white enamels, circumscribed Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin in German gothic lettering within a bed of black enamels; horizontal pinback; maker marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn and Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 29. 06 mm; weighing 8. 2