ITEM # 6290

#6290-GERMAN MADE BADGE FOR THE RED CRESCENT: Interesting 1930's example of an enamel membership badge for the Turkish Red Crescent, that nation’s equivalent of the Red Cross. Measuring just under 1-1/2 inches in diameter, it is of red , white and black enamel over a brass colored background with the wording Turkiye Kizilayi. The reverse is marked to Paulmann & Crone of Ludenscheid ( This firm made RZM badges under the number M1/78) with the word Allemagne (French for Germany) and a three digit membership number. The badge is missing its pin but  does retain its hinge  & catch making replacement possible. Shows light wear, Condition II-  $70.00