Germany, Drk. A German Red Cross Member’s Armband Auction 1870 to March 5

1870 to March 5

Schmuckwarenfabrik

maker marked on reverse “Godet

consisting of a stylized silver aluminum wire and green threaded acorn

the obverse with a gilt Iron Cross within a bed of black enamels

Germany, Drk. A German Red Cross Member’s Armband Auction 1870 to March 5(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Armband). Constructed of white cotton, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered red Geneva Cross, flanked by a German Red Cross (DRK) district stamp, the exterior with a handwritten name of R. C. ROSENBAUM, CAPT. MGO (presumably an Allied Military Government Officer), otherwise unmarked, measuring 185 mm (l) x 105 mm (h), with moderate soiling evident, in overall better than very fine condition.