Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Friendship of Peoples Auction A German Red Cross (DRK)

A German Red Cross (DRK) Assistant’s badge

clasps also heavily worn

secured together with a rounded pommel nut

which would have made his age 18 years and 8 months upon signing with the 2nd Depot Battalion

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Friendship of Peoples Auction A German Red Cross (DRK)( ). Instituted 17 December 1972. (1972 1991 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate with horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid ribbed and pebbled starburst, bearing a central red enameled five pointed star, in turn defaced by a white enameled disc bearing a gilded and enameled Soviet coat of arms, circumscribed