Five German Second War Period Red Cross Badges Archive WWII 55th Artillery Division Pith

WWII 55th Artillery Division Pith Helmet Insignia - Bronze gilt and black paint

engraver marked "O

he noted that he was recommended for the Military Cross after his participation at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917 and after being wounded and evacuated

He was awarded a Silver Star Citation for actions during the Spanish-American War

Five German Second War Period Red Cross Badges Archive WWII 55th Artillery Division PithLargest one, in bronze white enamels centering red cross, 37. 5mm, marker marked on reverse, J. C. Gante, Berlin; Nursisng Sister badge, in zinc, 35. 0mm, pin back; Red Cross Nursing Sisters badge, in blue and white enamels, centering red cross, 30mm; and two smaller badges, one round (21mm), and another in shape of a shield, 15mm, marked Ges. Gesch; in generally very fine condition.