White enamel and silver Geneva cross with laurel wreath between the arms, with laterally-pierced ball for ribbon suspension; the face with a central red enamel Geneva cross; the reverse inscribed’DANSK RØDE KORS’ (Danish Red Cross) and dated’1939-45′; on original ribbon mounted for wear; in original fitted pasteboard case of issue by Anton Michelsen of Copenhagen. The Medal was instituted by the Danish Red Cross and approved by King Christian X on 1 February 1946 to be awarded to those who had made a significant effort in the relief of the Danish population from the effects of German occupation during World War II. The company remained in family hands until it was taken over by Georg Jensen A/S in 1985. The Cross is rare. We are long-established specialist dealers in orders and medals of the world. We offer only genuine original items. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “medal-medaille” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark
- Country/ Organization: Denmark
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Theme: Militaria
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Service: Red Cross
- Era: 1914-1945