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Typical manufacture by Godet, Berlin. Neck cross, gilt and enameled tombac, with applied eagle, complete with long ready-made neck ribbon. Together with the Merit Cross 1st Class, pin-back cross, also manufactured by Godet, gilt tombac with fine enameling. Complete in an exceptionally large presentation case for both decorations together. The case with maker’s marking “Gebr. Godet & Co. Berlin W. 8, Charlottenstr. 65” in the blue silk lining on top. The set of decorations is unworn, a magnificent ensemble in perfect condition.
In over 35 years of business, this is the first set of a double award with the special case that we have been able to offer.

Germany did not have a general order of merit after World War I that could be awarded to foreign diplomats. Therefore, the German Red Cross Badge of Honor was chosen as a decoration for diplomats until the introduction of the German Order of the Eagle.

Manufactured by Godet & Co. Berlin. The star body in silver, the applied cross is fitted into the star with separately applied eagle. Reverse with 2 hollow rivets, on convex pin. In large red presentation case with blue silk lining and velvet inlay. Also includes the rare ribbon bar with miniature device. The breast star and ribbon bar with miniature in condition 2+. Case exterior slightly scuffed, on the lid with old inventory label in Italian “.. stella Germania”, condition 2-. From the estate of an Italian diplomat. A very rare decoration set!
The Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross was instituted in 1922. In 1934 it was modified by the President of the DRK, Duke Carl Eduard of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and provided with new statutes. After the National Socialists' seizure of power, the statutes were amended again on April 6, 1937 with the approval of the Führer and Reich Chancellor, Adolf Hitler. The design was changed for all classes such that the applied eagle now holds a golden wreath with black swastika in its talons. The award of the 3rd form of the Badge of Honor of the German Red Cross ended after the institution of the Badge of Honor for German National Welfare on July 1, 1939. Due to the very short period of award, these badges are rare.

Manufactured by Steinhauer & Lück. Neck cross, gilt base metal and enameled, with applied eagle, complete with long neck ribbon. Condition 2+.

Typical manufacture by Godet, Berlin. Neck cross, gilt and enameled tombac, with applied eagle, complete with long ready-made neck ribbon. In large presentation case together with small ribbon bar with gilt device. Additionally 2 miniatures, one ready-made on ribbon with rosette and applied oak leaves. Plus another miniature for wear on dress watch chain. The neck cross is unworn, the recipient apparently only wore the miniature on ribbon. A magnificent ensemble in perfect condition.
In over 35 years of business, this is only the second piece we have been able to offer with this special presentation case.

After World War I, Germany had no general order of merit that could be awarded to foreign diplomats. Therefore, the German Red Cross Badge of Honor was chosen as a decoration for diplomats until the introduction of the German Order of the Eagle.