Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Men, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1960 Hold painted centrepieces

painted centrepieces

the cap features fold down side and back panels with the panels held in position at the top of the cap by a thread loop and a corresponding button

beatings and other cruelties

due to recurring gastric troubles

inscribed “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Men, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1960 Hold painted centrepieces(Rda Korsets frtjnstmedalj fr Frivillig sjukvrd). Instituted in 1921. Gustaf VI Adolf (1950 1973). In silver, maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked "SILVER" and dated "1968" on the edge, engraver's initials on the obverse, recipient's name "S O. STENSSON" 1968" engraved on the reverse, measuring 31. 2 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and wreath suspension, contact marks evident on the reverse, original ribbon, near extremely fine.