Prussia. Red Cross Medal 3rd Class , mini on ladies bow

Item description

Rote-Kreuz-Medaille 3. Klasse – Merit Cross for War Aid 3rd Class

Reference: OEK 1871

Cross instituted on 1.10.1898 by the Emperor Wilhelm II, inspired by his wife Augusta Victoria (letters on face mean: W – Wilhelm, R – Rex A – Augusta, V – Victoria). Awarded to women and men for merits for the Red Cross, both in war as well in peacetime.

Miniature on ladies bow (with pin), with bow ca. 32 x 55 mm.