Germany, Imperial. A Welfare Postcard Showing Grand Admiral Alfred Von Tirpitz GTRexclude The oval langet incorporates the

The oval langet incorporates the distinctive DRK insignia (the eagle with a swastika on its chest standing upon the International Red Cross symbol)

he was discharged due to "Medical Unfitness" at No

soiled medal bed

Footnote: The medal was struck by Amor and issued by the Arts & Crafts Association of Sydney

badge measuring 61 mm (w) x 72 mm (h - inclusive of fleur-de-lis

Germany, Imperial. A Welfare Postcard Showing Grand Admiral Alfred Von Tirpitz GTRexclude The oval langet incorporates theThe studio portrait of Tirpitz shows him wearing his uniform. The reverse is unused. The card is identified as a welfare card of the Reich Association for the Support of German Veterans, as well as participants of the war from the army and the navy. Measuring 89x139mm, better than very fine condition with some scuffing. Footnote: Alfred von Tirpitz (18491930) served as Secretary of State of the German Imperial Naval Office from 1897 until 1916. During