Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross GTRexclude measuring 28 mm x 255

measuring 28 mm x 255 mm when closed and 255 mm x 430 mm when fully extended

bronze gilt with purple and white enamels

the obverse circumscribed “Zur See Unbesiegt Im Felde” (Undefeated in the See) with an anchor in the centre

inside of a white enameled cross bearing initials “RDH” for “REICHSFACHSCHAFT DEUTSCHER HEBAMMEN” (“REICH ASSOCIATION OF GERMAN MIDWIVES”)

signed by the Mayor of Bethnel Green

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Baltic Cross GTRexclude measuring 28 mm x 255(Baltenkreuz). Constructed of silvered and gilded bronze, consisting of a narrow and vaulted Geneva Cross, the obverse overlaid by a gilded Lily Cross, the reverse with two visible clips securing the obverse applique in place, with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44. 33 mm (w) x 43. 98 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams, with some loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.