Germany, Imperial. A German Red Cross (Drk) Decoration, Iii Class GTRexclude originally inscribed "IMPERIUMBRITANNICUM" has had

originally inscribed "IMPERIUMBRITANNICUM" has had the inscription deleted and is blank

(König Ludwig-Kreuz)

matching black wool tongue attached to the underside

William Richards was an employee of the National Cash Register Company and was a member of the Royal Canadian Bicycle Club before the war

Germany, Imperial. A German Red Cross (Drk) Decoration, Iii Class GTRexclude originally inscribed "IMPERIUMBRITANNICUM" has had(Rote Kreuz Medaille III. Klasse). Instituted 1 October 1898 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1898 1921 issue). Constructed of zink, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 33 mm (w) x 36 mm (h), in very fine condition.