Original German WWII Red Cross DRK Altona Nurse's Badge by A. Stübbe - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternschaft Nepalese Cache Extras though it does not "snap"

though it does not "snap" closed at the fully opened position

Approximate Dimensions:Blade Length: 30”Blade Width: 9/16”Grip Length: 4 ½”Crossguard Width: 4”Handguard Length: 5”Scabbard Length: 31”

This example is in wonderful condition and still retains nearly all of the original green paint with brow and cheek pads still present and soft

an American US Army Sergeant from the 4th Battalion

Denmark foolishly chose to support the French in the Napoleonic Wars and were well beaten by the British in 1801 at the Battle of Copenhagen and again in 1808

Original German WWII Red Cross DRK Altona Nurse's Badge by A. Stübbe - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternschaft Nepalese Cache Extras though it does not "snap"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Early Pattern Third Reich period enameled DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) German Red Cross Schwesternschaft (Sisterhood or Nursing Staff) badge pin with gilt borders. The obverse has a white enamel central portion, with the DRK National Eagle perched on a red enamel Geneva Cross, the symbol of the DRK after the NSDAP takeover. The black border has the following text in German "blackletter" style