Germany. A German Red Cross Miniature Membership Badge Auction Archive they were met by accurate

they were met by accurate fire which shot down at least three of them

Breast Star in silver gilt with a four pointed multi rayed base

The result was a comprehensive memorandum by Houghton

The three stars on the obverse are symbolic of the three wounds received by Brigadier Sampaio at the battle of Tuiuti in 1866

Germany. A German Red Cross Miniature Membership Badge Auction Archive they were met by accurate(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Mitgliedsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, and red and black enamels; vertical pinback; marked E. L. M and Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 16 mm (w) x 20 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.