Germany, Drk. A Second Pattern German Red Cross Officer Buckle, By C.e. Juncker Newly Listed USS Louisville was in overhaul

USS Louisville was in overhaul at Mare Island from October 8 until Dec 24

where he reverted to the rank of Acting Corporal

A smoothed armed silver cross pattee

measuring 147

marked “STH” for “Der Stahlhelm” and “Ges

Germany, Drk. A Second Pattern German Red Cross Officer Buckle, By C.e. Juncker Newly Listed USS Louisville was in overhaul(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Grtelschnalle). Constructed of stamped aluminum, the obverse with a full laurel wreath along the edge with a second pattern Red Cross eagle in the centre, on the reverse a standard double claw prong and catch, marked 2 for manufacturer C. E. Juncker of Berlin, measuring 49 mm in diameter, and in better than very fine condition.