Serbia, Kingdom. A Red Cross Medal of Merit, c. 1916. Auction Third Reich: Faithful Service Cross

Third Reich: Faithful Service Cross

The first was signed on June 10

but its strength never reached more than a brigade

I have declined to defend German women and children

Serbia, Kingdom. A Red Cross Medal of Merit, c. 1916. Auction Third Reich: Faithful Service Cross( ). Type I. (1912 1921 Issue). Instituted in 1912. In silver, obverse shows red cross and Serbian coat of arms with the inscription, , reverse shows Kosovo Maiden, on original white ribbon, inclusive of its ball suspension 38 mm (h) x 33. 3 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Red Cross Medal of Merit was instituted in 1912. It was awarded for exceptional merit and services rendered to the Serbian Red Cross in times of war or peace, and for