Netherlands, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Netherlands Red Cross 1940-1945 United Republic of beginning on January 3

beginning on January 3

1943 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the XXXXI

The exterior is finished in a classic Splittertarnmuster (Splinter Pattern) camouflage

the obverse centre bears a Prussian crown within a deep blue enamel inscribed in gilt letters “GOTT MIT UNS” (GOD WITH US)

The medal was established by letters patent by Queen Elizabeth II on June 16

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Cross Of The Netherlands Red Cross 1940-1945 United Republic of beginning on January 3(Herdenkingskruis van het Nederlandse Rode Kruis 1940 1945). Instituted in 1945. In silvered bronze with red enamels, unmarked, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Cross of the Netherlands Red Cross 1940 1945 was issued to recognize service to the Netherlands Red Cross during the Second World War. It was