Preussischer Landesverein vom Roten Kreuz

[Eric Stahlhut]

i haven't noticed a thread pertaining to these weimar-era awards, so i figured i'd start one in hopes that other members will add images of the various levels of these awards. as far as i know, there were several classes:

1st

2nd (pinback)

2nd (on ribbon)

3rd

10-year (same as 3rd, but with 10 on lower arm)

here's a pinback 2nd class:

[Eric Stahlhut]

vaulted 45mm, numbered, made by godet

[Guest Rick Research]

Yes PLEASE! And anybody with these from OTHER German states, please start a new thread for each different one (Bavarian, Westphalian, or whatever)...

these often show up on ribbon bars to us.

[Eric Stahlhut]

10-year

[Eric Stahlhut]

flat 37mm, godet

[Eric Stahlhut]

a view of the issue envelope for the 10-year

that's all i have for now. if you happen to have any of the other levels, please post them on this thread!

many thanks...

[Eric Stahlhut]

here's my latest addition. i was previously unaware of this service level. here's a 25-year 2nd class pinback from the 40s. note the rather shoddy enamel quality when compared to the earlier examples. also, the material is silvered brass instead of silver

[Eric Stahlhut]

godet in berlin

[Eric Stahlhut]

i am very pleased to add this piece to my collection. it appears to be the first class honor cross.

heavily vaulted and made of gilded bronze with a silver or white metal pin (gilding is still present on back of pin)

does anyone know how many of these were awarded?

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-4736-0-40694900-1364658863.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-4736-0-77078400-1364658890.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2013/post-4736-0-70161200-1364658909.jpg

Edited March 30, 2013 by Eric Stahlhut

[Eric Stahlhut]

bumped up......any insight on the last one??

(#9)

[Eric Stahlhut]

here's another example. not sure if this is an award grade, or a reduced size for wear on a medal bar. measures 38mm -- rick l. had period pictures of this type in wear.

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2013/post-4736-0-22498300-1379786379.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2013/post-4736-0-60528900-1379786409.jpg

here is what the proper ribbon should look like:

[Eric Stahlhut]

i originally posted this one on march 30, 2013 but the images have since been "lost"...

...so today, as i've established just exactly what it is, i'm reposting it...

 ...it's the 1st form---made in 1925 by godet--and at the very most, only 10 to 15 examples were presumably awarded!!! rarity factor: RRR

oh happy day

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 2, 2020 by Eric Stahlhut

[GreyC]

Congratulations! What a fine collection!

GreyC

[Eric Stahlhut]

On 02/09/2020 at 14:15, GreyC said:

Congratulations! What a fine collection!

GreyC

thank you!

 it took a while, but eventually i ended up finding a reference regarding the 1st class 1925 version in dr. klietmann's collection.