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

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

Instituted on 16 February 1837

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.