Germany. A DRK (German Red Cross) Service Medal

An example of a second war period DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz/German Red Cross) service medal; two-piece construction; in silvered bronze, and white, black, and pebbled red enamels; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon (sewn shut on both ends); the obverse with a large enameled red cross within a white enameled ring, with a black enameled eagle fastened to the centre, clutching a wreath with a swastika in the centre; the reverse lightly textured and inscribed “Für Verdienste um das Deutsche Rote Kreuz” (German - For Service in the German Red Cross); measuring 38.13 mm in diameter; weighing 17.4 grams; with a light chip in the enamels between the twelve o’clock and three o’clock arm; in overall near very fine condition.