China, Republic. An Honourary Membership Badge Of The Red Cross Society Auction marked "987" (silver) and assay

marked "987" (silver) and assay office marked "K" (Kosice) on the pin

on a blue ribbon

with top embossed in golden letters "GARTER"

The Feldwebel and his small group of men held the base until a German counter-attack relieved them

China, Republic. An Honourary Membership Badge Of The Red Cross Society Auction marked "987" (silver) and assay(Kngzhn shq zhnggu hng shz hu rngy huyun huzhng ). Two piece construction, in silvered bronze with red, white and blue enamels, inscribed "Red Cross Society of China" in Chinese on the reverse, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, scattered silvering evident on the arms of the cross, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: During the War of Resistance Against Japanese