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in the form of the red enameled Geneva cross in gilded silver. At the ends of the cross arms are gilded
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The Red Cross Medal, Second Class is a round, silver medal, 33 mm in diameter. On the obverse is a Geneva cross with
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The Red Cross Medal, Third Class, is a round bronze medal, 33 mm in diameter. The design is identical to the silver medal, except it lacks the red enameling of the cross on the obverse.
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