Germany. A German Red Cross Miniature Membership Badge Auction Archive Breast Star in silver gilt

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

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

He was also awarded the War Medal 1939-45

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

Germany. A German Red Cross Miniature Membership Badge Auction Archive Breast Star in silver gilt(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.