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A COLLECTION OF RED CROSS AWARDS
A COLLECTION OF RED CROSS AWARDS Belgium. Belgian Red Cross insignia; Bulgaria. Bulgarian Red Cross stickpin; Czech. Red Cross Competition Badge, 1977; Czech. State Red Cross: 25th Anniversary Stickpin; Czech. State Red Cross: 50th Anniversary Stickpin; Czech. Blood Donor Stickpin; Czech. Young Medic Badge; France. Blood Donor badge in original unopened packaging (Donneur du Sang, rappel dans son emballage d’origine intact) by Arthus Bertrand & Cie of Paris;
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A quantity of badges including
A quantity of badges including Red Cross Civil Defence etc.
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''RED CROSS OFFICER'' SIGN Wood
''RED CROSS OFFICER'' SIGN Wood sign painted in mustard color lettered in black reads ''American Red Cross Recreational Officer.'' 8'' x 18''. (Exc. Cond.)
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LUXEMBOURG. RED CROSS SILVER MEDAL,
LUXEMBOURG. RED CROSS SILVER MEDAL, 1964-2005 ISSUE Luxembourg. Red Cross of Luxembourg, silver medal (Croix Rouge Luxembourgeois, médaille d’argent), 1964-2005 issue
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CHARLES HINTON AMERICAN RED CROSS
CHARLES HINTON AMERICAN RED CROSS ILLUSTRATION PAINTING Oil on artist board.
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14PC 1940S AMERICAN RED CROSS
14PC 1940S AMERICAN RED CROSS UNIFORMS United States1941-1945Includes a 1942 Red Cross uniform dress in blue chevron cotton with green ribbon epaulets, a matching hat, belt, and second pair of epaulets associated with the Greater Richmond chapter; a circa 1945 gray and white cotton pinstripe Red Cross uniform dress with plastic buttons, sleeve patch reading "Red Cross Volunteer," breast pocket with insignia patch, and matching belt associated with the Greater Richmond chapter; a 1942 gray cotton Red Cross uniform dress with detachable collar, pearl and mother of pearl buttons, detachable epaulets, and a patch reading "American Red Cross Volunteer" associated with the Greater Richmond chapter; a circa 1941 Red Cross skirt suit comprised of gray cotton with red cross insignia buttons, gray wool hat, ARC initial pins to left and right lapels, and calf length skirt with zip closure associated with the Greater Richmond Chapter; a 1941 Red Cross gray wool skirt suit with blue ribbon epaulets, gold buttons, red rectangles at left wrist denoting service, and a knee length A-line skirt associated with the Greater Richmond chapter; and a Red Cross blue skirt suit with white Peter Pan collar blouse, American Red Cross pin to front of blouse, jacket with ARC pins to left and right lapels, epaulets, and knee length skirt associated with the Greater Richmond chapter.
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Three WW I hand embroidered
Three WW I hand embroidered insignia panels; two for the British Red Cross Society and one for the Royal Army Medical Corps. Largest 36 x 38 cm. Worked by soldiers recovering from war injuries circa 1917. Provenance; a private collection.
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American Red Cross Flag from
American Red Cross Flag from Russian Prisoner of War Sam Cronheim w/photos letters etc. 44'' x 55''E
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19PC MODERN AMERICAN RED CROSS
19PC MODERN AMERICAN RED CROSS UNIFORMS United States1917-1991Includes a 1930 red flannel American War Mothers uniform cape with standing band collar and matching hat with plume; a circa 1943 American Red Cross white cotton striped shirt with plastic buttons, shoulder pleats and buttoned chest pocket associated with the Greater Richmond chapter; a circa 1960 Red Cross uniform shirt with clear plastic buttons and buttoned flap pocket; a 1917 Red Cross white cotton smock worn by Margaret Young Dickinson who nursed people during the 1918 flu epidemic; a circa 1943 WWII white cotton Red Cross uniform blouse; a circa 1972 Red Cross blue and white pinstripe pant suit uniform with clear plastic buttons and insignia to jacket, full length pants with elastic waist, and matching hat; a 1966 American Red Cross uniform with blue and white pinstripe jacket and dress donated to the museum by the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter; two circa 1966 Red Cross white and blue striped pinafores with "American Red Cross Volunteer" patches to front; a 1966 Red Cross uniform dress of blue and white gingham cotton and polyester blend dress with belt; a circa 1972 Red Cross blue cotton polyester blend uniform coveralls with patches; a 1991 American Red Cross white cotton blend Disaster Services coveralls with ARC patches; a circa 1965 Red Cross uniform comprised of a green jacket and trousers with Red Cross patch worn during the Vietnam War; and a Red Cross white cotton smock.
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FIVE REPRODUCTION RED CROSS
FIVE REPRODUCTION RED CROSS POSTERSeach: modern digital print; comprising: "Still the Greatest Mother in the World", "The Red Cross Sees a Man Through", "How the Red Cross Helps the Stricken People of Europe", "Where Disaster Strikes the Red Cross is There" and "Health in the Home"; each framed under acrylic; smallest: 27 1/2 x 20 3/4 inches frame; largest: 30 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches frame Condition:
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WWI RED CROSS THE FIRST THREE
WWI RED CROSS THE FIRST THREE MILITARY WAR POSTER United States,1918Three portraits with names "Hay," "Enright," and "Gresham" with caption "'The First Three' Give till it Hurts- they gave till they died" for War Fund Week.
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EPHEMERA: WORLD WAR II RED CROSS
EPHEMERA: WORLD WAR II RED CROSS POSTERS AND TWO FIELD RED CROSS FLAGS, 1940S, ALL ORIGINAL, APPROX. THIRTY PIECES, INCLUDING: THREE...EPHEMERA: World War II Red Cross posters and two field Red Cross flags, 1940s, all original, approx. thirty pieces, including: three recruitment posters "Little girl in war zone...", C/C+ condition; two "43 Red Cross Kitty Chapel", good colors, D+/C- condition; two "The greatest mother in the world..." 1943 propaganda posters, bright colors on cardboard backs, B-/B condition; four "Join American Red Cross" by R.C. Kauffmann, representing all four branches of military and Red Cross walking together, bright colors, C- overall condition; four lithograph stand-up cardboards, "Join American Red Cross" by Bradshaw Crandell, vibrant colors; ten sold as found posters with scattered damage throughout; along with large U.S. Navy poster of the Five Sullivan brothers in the Solomons, two vintage Jay Peak ski posters, and CT National Guard scenes booklet from 1895.
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A Russian silver Imperial Red Cross
A Russian silver Imperial Red Cross badge with inscription dated 1900.
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SAUVEZ VOTRE BEBE!Sauvez Votre
SAUVEZ VOTRE BEBE!Sauvez Votre Bebe! Lyons, France: Bureau Des Enfants, Croix-Rouge Americane (American Red Cross), ca. 1918. Reading, –Save your baby! (1 out of 8 children die before the age of 1) Death is keeping watch. Mothers! By your intelligent care, rescue your child from Death's hands.” 48 _ x 33”. Mounted on linen. Light repaired tears, small losses related to creases. A-.
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"SERVICE ABOVE SELF" WORLD WAR
"SERVICE ABOVE SELF" WORLD WAR II-ERA RED CROSS WAR FUND POSTER 1940S 27.75” X 19”. UNFRAMED."SERVICE ABOVE SELF" WORLD WAR II-ERA RED CROSS WAR FUND POSTER, 1940s, Artist Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer. Dimensions: 27.75" x 19". Unframed.
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WWII AMERICAN RED CROSS POP UP'S
WWII AMERICAN RED CROSS POP UP'S & SMALL POSTERS Approximately 15 posters.
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LG COLLECTION OF AMERICAN RED CROSS
LG COLLECTION OF AMERICAN RED CROSS UNIFORMS United States1905-1948Includes a 1948 yellow cotton Red Cross uniform dress with matching hat; a circa 1945 white cotton Red Cross shirt; a Red Cross white and blue pinstripe cotton polyester blend Red Cross uniform jacket with ribbon epaulets, Red Cross Volunteer patch, and RC buttons circa 1956; a 1942 Red Cross uniform dress of white and gray gingham with detachable color, patches, and matching belt; a circa 1945 Red Cross blue cotton dress with white collar, epaulets, cuffs, and RC patches; a 1917 Red Cross uniform apron with matching belt comprised of blue cotton; a circa 1942 white cotton Red Cross shirt with RC patch; a 1942 Red Cross blue gray seersucker uniform dress with yellow epaulets and RC patch; a circa 1941 Red Cross blue and white pinstripe pinafore dress with matching hat; a circa 1920 white linen Red Cross uniform wrap dress with blue cuffs and collar; a Red Cross blue and white pinstripe smock with mother of pearl buttons; a 1948 yellow cotton Red Cross uniform dress with detachable collar, cuffs, and matching belt; a circa 1945 Red Cross blue cotton uniform dress with dark blue epaulets, a matching belt, and hat; a 1945 green cotton Red Cross uniform dress with plastic buttons, RC patch, an "Arts and Skills Corps" patch, and matching belt; and a maid uniform dress made of black cotton with white cotton collar and cuffs.
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FIVE WWII ERA GERMAN NURSING ITEMS.
FIVE WWII ERA GERMAN NURSING ITEMS. German 1940s. German Red Cross donation tin the top marked ''Papier / Geld'' the base marked ''MWestermann & Co / G m b H./ Neheim-Ruhr / Wesco''. 7''h.; Red Cross arm band cotton and wool.; German Red Cross Helper enamel pin marked ''Deutches Rotes Kreuz Helferin'' reverse marked ''Ges. Gesch''.; and a German Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt NSV stick pin. Together with a real photo postcard of a NSV nurse. 5.25''h. 3.25''w. Imperfections. Red cross items with expected signs of use and wear including paint loss and scratches to donation tin soiling to arm band wear to pin.
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Wartime Assistance Posters Group of
Wartime Assistance Posters Group of Four Save Rubber For Home and Country The Red Cross and Buy More Liberty Bonds. Largest 30 x 40 in. Condition: Very good.
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JANICE GRIFFITH PAINTING "RED
JANICE GRIFFITH PAINTING "RED CROSSING"Unframed oil on canvas, abstract expressionist painting in the style of Jackson Pollock executed in reds, blacks and gold. Titled "Red Crossing". This is one of a pair but may be displayed separately. Signed, dated and numbered verso, "Janice Griffith 2008, #37". Dimensions: 83.75"h x 47.75"w. For shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers Sacramento at boxbrosacto@gmail.com. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Condition:
Scattered wear. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
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GERMAN WW II RED CROSS STAMPS, FLAG
GERMAN WW II RED CROSS STAMPS, FLAG PINS, AND BOOKFive (5) Items from the WW II German Red Cross, including a beautiful Red Cross banner with "Munchen-bond #3" added to its upper corner, clearly intended as a parade flag (53 1/2" x 48:); a mint block sheet of 100 1942 German Red Cross postal stamps (16" x 16" square);a group of German Red Cross pins including a large enameled membership badge "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin", marked "Ges. Geschutz" along with a lapel pin, 2 lapel badges, and 2 ribbon bars (pins enclosed in small riker mount); a German Red Cross member's handbook published in Leipzig in 1939, in excellent condition and extremely rare; a German Red Cross armband, "Hilfs Krankentrager"
The flag has minor moth damage but is overall very good; the pins are excellent, as is the handbook and the arm band. The stamps are mint.
Processing and shipping within the Continental United States $45.00, plus 1.5% replacement cost/insurance
Condition:
Condition: as stated.Witherell's strives to provide as much information and as many photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's.
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JANICE GRIFFITH PAINTING "RED
JANICE GRIFFITH PAINTING "RED CROSSING"Unframed oil on canvas, abstract expressionist painting in the style of Jackson Pollock executed in reds, blacks and gold. Titled "Red Crossing". This is part of a pair of paintings but may be displayed separately. Signed, dated and numbered verso, "Janice Griffith 2008, #36". Dimensions: 83.75"h x 47.75"w. For shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers Sacramento at boxbrosacto@gmail.com. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Condition:
Scattered minor wear. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
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(4) WWII, AMERICAN RED CROSS
(4) WWII, AMERICAN RED CROSS POSTERS (4) WWII, American Red Cross Posters
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WWI POSTER - 1918 RED CROSS XMAS
WWI POSTER - 1918 RED CROSS XMAS ROLLWWI Red Cross poster XMAS ROLL signed Harrison and American National Red Cross 1918. Image size: 29.5 x 27.5 inches, framed.
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SERBIA ‘RED CROSS’ BADGE SIZE: 63 X
SERBIA ‘RED CROSS’ BADGE SIZE: 63 X 40 MMSerbia ‘Red Cross' Badge, Composed of silver and enamel. Dimensions: Size: 63 x 40 mm
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FINLAND. RED CROSS MEDALS OF
FINLAND. RED CROSS MEDALS OF MERIT Finland. Red Cross Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Ansiomitali), silver, Helsinki silver marks for 1952, year of the Helsinki Olympic Games; Finland. Miniature Finnish Red Cross Silver Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Hopeinen Ansiomitali,) pre-1970s version; Finland. Miniature Finnish Red Cross Bronze Medal of Merit (Suomen Punainen Ristin Pronssinen Ansiomitali) pre-mid-1970s version (3)
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(3) WWII, JOIN AMERICAN RED CROSS
(3) WWII, JOIN AMERICAN RED CROSS POSTERS (3) WWII, Join American Red Cross Posters
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NURSE WITH RED CROSS DB74 - ROYAL
NURSE WITH RED CROSS DB74 - ROYAL DOULTON BUNNYKINSDark and light blue, brown, and white with red cross.
Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: G. Tongue
Issued: 1989-1994
Dimensions: 4.25"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good.
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A GSM KURDISTAN AND ROYAL RED CROSS
A GSM KURDISTAN AND ROYAL RED CROSS GROUP TO NURSING SISTER DINAH MARSHALL STEELE, PRESENTED RRC AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE cased GV Royal Red Cross 2nd Class; British War Medal correctly impressed Sister D M Steele; Victory Medal correctly impressed Sister D M Steele; GSM Kurdistan correctly impressed Sister D M Steele, condition GVF (official correction to rank of GSM), sold with QAIMNS Cape Badge and boxes and envelopes for the medals
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1 piece. Color Lithographic
1 piece. Color Lithographic Poster. Smith, Jessie Willcox. "Have You a Red Cross Service Flag?" 1918. 27 7/8 x 20 3/4 inches (708 x 527 mm), linen-backed. Condition B-/B: some creasing & minor chipping.
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WWI RED CROSS LITHOGRAPHIC
WWI RED CROSS LITHOGRAPHIC POSTERRed Cross Christmas Roll Call Dec 16-23. Edwin Howland Blashfield. Frame size: 31 1/2" high, 25 1/2" wide. Not examined out of frame.
Condition:
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Clara Barton signed letter, three
Clara Barton signed letter, three typed pages, Glen Echo, Maryland, December 2, 1909 to Mary I. Kensell, Secretary, National First Aid Association of America, Boston, discussing matters relating to their work, "It is not the shoulder to the wheel that is always all important…It is sometimes necessary to clear the track of rocks and stumps, and even boulders which sometimes beset it…", signed in black ink "Clara Barton (1821-1912, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross), with seven-line autograph postscript and closing line, 10-1/2 x 8 in. Pinholes in top corners, minor carbon smudges, slight toning. Early American History Auctions, August 25, 2001, Lot 20; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
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WWI RED CROSS LITHOGRAPHIC
WWI RED CROSS LITHOGRAPHIC POSTER"Have YOU seen a Red Cross Service Flag?" Jessie Wilcox Smith. Frame size: 29 2/4" high, 23 1/2" wide. Not examined out of frame. Small tear.
Condition:
Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
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(4) WWII, VOLUNTEER FOR VICTORY,
(4) WWII, VOLUNTEER FOR VICTORY, RED CROSS POSTERS (4) WWII, Volunteer For Victory, Red Cross Posters
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CONTEMPORARY FLAG. American, late
CONTEMPORARY FLAG. American, late 20th century. Red cross with painted white stars on a blue field. Machine sewn. Possibly a Civil War reenactor flag for the 4th Kentucky Regiment known as the Orphan Brigade. One side has some fading. 38" x 58" not including pole.
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A POLISH WWI-ERA RED CROSS
A POLISH WWI-ERA RED CROSS POSTER, PRINTED CIRCA 1914A POLISH WWI-ERA RED CROSS POSTER, PRINTED CIRCA 1914
ZAPISUJCIE SIE NA CZLONKOW CZERWONEGO KRZYZA [ Sign up to be a Member of the Red Cross ] (Poznan, circa 1914), printed by F. Pilczka, initialed W.P. in plate lower right, woodcut on paper, full sheet measuring 75.5 x 50 cm (29 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.)
RELATED LITERATURE
Anna Ga?siorowska and Magdalena Lewnau, Poland First to Fight: Katalog polskiego plakatu wojskowego (Warsaw: Agencja Wydawnicza Andrzej Zasieczny, 2002), p. 78 (illustrated)
CONDITION
The poster is in fair age-appropriate condition. Paper slightly brittle from age. Light creases apparent throughout. Some tears at the perimeter, apparent mainly at the upper left, and some lifting to the sheet, such as at the lower right.
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