Germany. A German Red Cross Miniature Membership Badge Auction Archive Edge nicks and contact marks

Edge nicks and contact marks

Breast Star in silver gilt with a four pointed multi rayed base

The three stars on the obverse are symbolic of the three wounds received by Brigadier Sampaio at the battle of Tuiuti in 1866

Meteorologist (M) Wing and Navigator (N) Wing

He was also awarded the War Medal 1939-45

Germany. A German Red Cross Miniature Membership Badge Auction Archive Edge nicks and contact marks(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, and red and black enamels; vertical pinback; marked E. L. M and Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 16 mm (w) x 20 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.