G402.)GERMAN RED CROSS NURSE'S BROOCH: for volunteer nursing helper, 35mm wide and vaulted. Solid construction with glass enameled German Red Cross badge in center, runic silver border. Silvered inscription is Deustches Rotes Kreuz and 'Schwesternhilferin' (Nursing Volunteer Helper). Two swastikas at base. Reverse has flat back and is toned with patina. Has horizontal swing pin and is marked with German design patent protection 'GES.GESCH.'. EXC++++

Schwester in German='sister', the term used in the old days -- particularly in Europe -- for a nurse (female of course).