Germany, DRK. A Nurse’s Cross, IV Class, with Case

(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternkreuz IV. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion, overlaid by a black German Red Cross- (DRK) style German national eagle, overlaid by a central silvered mobile swastika and clutching a red Geneva Cross in its talons, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, topped by an integral loop connecting to a period original neck chain, measuring 48.74 mm (w) x 55.65 mm (h), weighing 19.5 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a card stock frame with a faux red leather exterior liner, the interior with a faux black leather id liner and depressed black felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 55 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), with friction to the stud release rendering opening of the case difficult, a rare complete set in near extremely fine condition.