Description
Beautiful WWI Croce Rossa Italiana (Italian Red Cross) enameled member badge by Johnson in Milano. The center of the shield-shaped badge is a raised, white enamel disc with a red cross and the surrounding is detailed in green enamel. The reverse stud shows a maker's mark that reads: "S. JOHNSON MILANO".
VINTAGE:Circa WWII.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/4" in height x 1-1/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled & gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Lapel stud.
MARKINGS:S. JOHNSON MILANO
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Foreign Red Cross collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX16 LAGEX1/17 SAEJX09/24
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge shows very light wear, all of the enamel and gilt brass details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.