Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, I Class Gold Grade Auction hallmarked and marked "GF" (Gold

hallmarked and marked "GF" (Gold Filled) on the reverse

in addition to interesting period advertisements for American businesses and services catering to the German diaspora and German-speaking communities

Landing over a treacherous coral reef against hostile mortar and artillery fire

measuring 31 mm (w) x 19 mm (h) with 39 mm pin

signed by Major Biddle U

Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, I Class Gold Grade Auction hallmarked and marked "GF" (Gold(Rda Korsets frtjnstmedalj fr Frivillig sjukvrd). Gustav V (1907 1950). Fullsize: in silver gilt, maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked "SILVER" and dated "1951" on the edge, name engraved "M. HEIMER SVENSSON 1951" on the reverse, measuring 24 mm (w) x 35. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and wreath suspension, scattered gilt wear, bruised, contact marks, original bow tied ribbon; and Miniature: in silver gilt, engraver marked "A. L." on the