Germany - Reward

● An exceptional, highly cohesive two-piece collection of original German humanitarian decorations from the mid-to-late 20th century.

● This grouping honors a dedicated medical, rescue, or emergency services volunteer who committed over four decades of active duty to the Bavarian Red Cross (Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz - BRK).

● The lot pairs a state-sanctioned long-service honor cross issued by the government of Bavaria with a corresponding organizational merit medal awarded for exceptional independent contributions to the community.

● It serves as a ready-made historical display mapping a lifelong career of service in civil protection and first response.

Excellent collectible condition.

No reserve price.

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A cohesive two-piece BRK grouping featuring a 40+ year Bavarian Red Cross Long Service Decoration and a corresponding organizational merit medal typically retails for \(\$250\) to \(\$400\). The exact valuation is driven by the specific medal classes, metal purity (e.g., sterling vs. silvered bronze), and the presence of award documents.Valuation Breakdown40+ Year Long-Service Decoration (Dienstaltersabzeichen): The Bavarian state-sanctioned cross or medal for 40 years of continuous active duty. When found in excellent condition with its original ribbon and fitted case, it accounts for the bulk of the set's value, typically ranging from \(\$150\) to \(\$250\) individually.Organizational Merit Medal (Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste): The BRK award honoring exceptional independent contributions and acts of civil protection. These generally trade between \(\$100\) to \(\$150\) on the collector market, depending on the tier.