Germany, Third Reich. A German Red Cross Nurse’s Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed the obverse presents Schemm’s left-facing

the obverse presents Schemm’s left-facing profile

5 mm (h) inclusive of its winged suspension

first type 1882-1903

A First Class War Merit Cross with Swords by Otto Schickle - an excellent example of silvered zinc

surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO (to Health Merit)

Germany, Third Reich. A German Red Cross Nurse’s Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed the obverse presents Schemm’s left-facing(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternkreuz, III. Klasse). Constructed of nickel silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from a period original chain, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central white enameled disc overlaid by a black German Red Cross (DRK) insignia in the form of a black eagle clutching a red Geneva Cross and overlaid by a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 48. 73 mm (W) x 52. 71 mm (h), weighing 23. 0