Germany, DRK. An Active Membership Badge, Karlsruhe District, by Alfred Stübbe Newly Listed Order of The Iron Crown

Order of The Iron Crown

the 12 o’clock arm is inscribed with “KERST-MARSCH” (CHRISTMAS MARCH)

He was promoted to Armourer in June 1884

fine condition with light scuffing and creasing

Germany, DRK. An Active Membership Badge, Karlsruhe District, by Alfred Stübbe Newly Listed Order of The Iron Crown(Deutsche Rotes Kreuz Schwesternschaft Abzeichen). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a white disc overlaid by a red Geneva Cross, in turn topped by a DRK style German national eagle, situated within a black enameled border bearing a gilt inscription of DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ SCHWESTERNSCHAFT (GERMAN RED CROSS SISTERHOOD), the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch,