Austria, Imperial. An Austrian Women’s Red Cross Lapel Badge Buy Now Instituted on 5 November 1936

Instituted on 5 November 1936 by Hermann Göring

regarded the loss of the Lusitania as an event which stemmed directly from the bewildering irresponsibility of the British Government and the Cunard Steamship Company in allowing the return of the liner from New York to Liverpool at a time of intense U-boat activity

The Julleuchters were manufactured under his orders and sent to SS-NCO's as "Christmas gifts" at the Winter Solstice

In die-stamped silver

Austria, Imperial. An Austrian Women’s Red Cross Lapel Badge Buy Now Instituted on 5 November 1936(sterreichisches Rotes Kreuz Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie ribbon, unmarked, measuring 16 mm (w) 23 mm (h), in very fine condition.