Germany, Weimar Republic. A War Memorial Cross For War Aid And Wounded Care 1914-1918 Newly Listed 1942 and signed in blue

1942 and signed in blue ink by Major General and Division Commander Karl Faulenbach (1893–1971)

the RARE planned to sledge supplies to the base on Graham Land

" manufacturer's mark on the dome under the liner

a Strength through Joy (KdF) Saarpfalz badge

well marked on reverse J

Germany, Weimar Republic. A War Memorial Cross For War Aid And Wounded Care 1914-1918 Newly Listed 1942 and signed in blue(Fr Kriegshilfe und Verwundetenfursorge). Instituted in 1919. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine.