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Summer 2022 Militaria Auction
Lot 351:
DRK Helferin. German Red Cross Set.
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 Interiors Social Welfare Organization. DRK uniforms can be traced back to at least WWI and underwent minor modifications until August 6th 1935 when major modifications were enacted including the introduction of the national eagle emblem with swastika. Further regulations in January 1938 dictated additional minor uniform modifications.
This group consists of:
1. The white linen nurses hat with an open back has a machine embroidered red Balkan cross to the front, that in turn, is machine sewn to the center of the hat. It is unmarked.
2. White cotton/rayon armband, upon which is machine woven a red Balkan cross, with "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz" scrolled around it in black Gothic script.
3. The white made of stiffened linen nurses hat has a machine embroidered red Balkan cross to the front, that in turn, is machine sewn to the center of the hat. It is unmarked.
4. A white cotton scarf (probably an unfinished cap for the head). Signed
G. LOCH.
5. Identity card (Personal Ausweis). Helferin (Helper) Wolf Ruter Brigitte.
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