A Würtemberg Landesverein German Red Cross Badge by W. Mayer & Fr. W. Wilhelm

A Würtemberg German Red Cross badge; In bronze gilt with enamels, horizontal pin on back; makers marked “W. Mayer & Fr. W. Wilhelm - Stuttgart”; measuring 30 mm diameter; overall extremely fine condition Footnote: The Würtemberg Landesverein is a volunteer organization and was founded in 1863 to provide medical aid to wounded soldiers. In January 1921, although still remaining an independent organization, it agreed to a partnership with the German Red Cross.