G5008.)CASED GERMAN RED CROSS BREAST CROSS: known in German as the Ehrenziechen des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes, Verdienstkreuz (DRK Merit Cross). A beautiful specimen that just radiates originality....examined and approved by one of the hobby's top experts. Everything about this cased cross just screams 'original'. Highly vaulted 51mm wide and finely detailed with superb glass enameling, fine gold alloy base. Separately applied DRK enameled eagle motif. Reverse has high quality hinge and taped pin. Entire reverse -- including the hinge/pin assembly -- is detailed with a handsome frosted gold application. Comes in 3 x 3 1/2" red leatherette case with the correct tiny gold star motif on the lid near the border (indicating which end of this case opens). Interior is finished with a plush royal blue velvet and is slotted to accommodate hinge/pin assembly. Upper interior is lined with padded blue satin-like fabric. Gold printed with premiere maker 'Juweliere Godet-Werner, Berlin' with street address. EXC++++