Original WWII German DRK MEMBERS ASSOCIATION LAPEL PIN. (Aufschlagnadel) Certified

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Original WWII German DRK MEMBERS ASSOCIATION LAPEL PIN. (Aufschlagnadel) Certified. The DRK, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross), was a voluntary civil assistance organization that was originally instituted in 1864 and was officially acknowledged by the Geneva Convention on July 27TH 1929. On December 9TH 1937 the DRK gained the status of a legally recognized organization by the NSDAP. As with other essential services in Third Reich Germany the DRK came under control of the NSDAP in late 1938 under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior Social Welfare Organization. In August 1934 the DRK introduced a members association lapel pin for wear when personnel were in civilian clothing.  Roughly 21mm x 16mm, die struck alloy lapel pin with a silver wash and black, red and white enamel work. The pin features a silver washed circular outer border with black enamel Gothic script, “Deutsches Rotes Kreuz”, encompassing a white enamel inner field with a DRK eagle. The reverse of the pin has embossed script, “Ges. gesch”., indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). The reverse also has its soldered pin back device intact.  Good condition with some storage age and expected issues. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of   History.   Please see our   other items.    Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Do Not Miss This One! A rare badge.