Bundesrepublik Ehrenzeichen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes, silber

[Gordon Craig]

Here is a cased award of the Bundesrepublik Deutschland for the DRK. This award was presented to Dr. med. Otto Dunkhase. I beleive it was awarded to him on the occassion of his 65th birthday.

[Gordon Craig]

A close up of the cross. It is 47mm in each direction.

[Gordon Craig]

The reverse of the cross.

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The top of the case.

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The bottom of the case showing the maker.

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A picture of the award being bestowed.

[Gordon Craig]

A newspaper notice of the passing of Dr. Dunkhase. From the information in this newspaper clipping we can deduce that the award was probably made in 1956.

[Paul R]

A newspaper notice of the passing of Dr. Dunkhase. From the information in this newspaper clipping we can deduce that the award was probably made in 1956.

This is interesting. So this was awarded as sort of a long service medal(professional service to the DRK)?

[Gordon Craig]

Paul,

That seems to be the case here. It has been a long standing custom in Germany to present awards, on their birthday, to distinguished people for long and faithful service. The Dr. seems to have been well know and is refered to in the newspaper as "Papa Otto".

Regards,

Gordon

[Red Eagle]

Is there a number onto the lower cross arm like this?

[Gordon Craig]

Red Eagle,

This cross is packed away right now but I will look for these markings once I unpack it. At least I will try to remember.

Regards,

Gordon

[DavidM]

Hello

A really great piece, and super provenance as well. They don't come much better than this :beer:

[Gordon Craig]

DavidM,

Thanks for the comments.

Regards,

Gordon

[Red Eagle]

You you have look for the number of this cross?