Germany. A Drk (German Red Cross) Helper Badge Newly Listed above Defence Medal

above Defence Medal

with light wear to the gold for age

with recommendations for awards "to officers and ratings who showed outstanding courage and resourcefulness during and after the heavy air attack on the port of Bari during the night 2nd/3rd December

and held in place by a screwback

What is known is that McPherson was taken on strength by the 2nd Battalion on May 16

Germany. A Drk (German Red Cross) Helper Badge Newly Listed above Defence MedalAn example of a third reich period DRK (German Red Cross Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Helferin (helper) badge; in silvered bronze with red, white, and black enamels; the obverse depicting a red cross within a bed of white enamels, circumscribed Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin in German gothic lettering within a bed of black enamels; horizontal pinback; maker marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn and Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 29. 06 mm; weighing 8. 2