VFV 1914 Pin - Red Cross/DRK ?

[Rick C]

Had this thing sitting in a junk box due to my goofy dyslexia. When it came in with a bunch of other stuff I gave it a passing glance and 'saw' (dyslexia) "VFW" versus VFV. Thinking it was an American veterans of foreign wars red cross thing I chucked it in a box with US crap.

Then I noticed someone selling one claiming it was a German pin & thought that goofball is clueless. Taking a better look at it I realized it didn't say "VFW"...

So, can anyone tell me anything about these?

Thanx in advance

RC

[zentsuji2]

re vfv cross

Hi i have one of these also,the only difference is mine says A stubbe berlin on the rear.I would like to know what it was awarded for,it is solid silver if you find anything p.m me and iwill do the same.Glad to see another.take care.ian new member.

[Chip M]

I believe it is a membership badge of the Vaterländishe Frauenverein, a women's volunteer group. I've heard it was the female portion of the red cross in Prussia. It was the largest female organization in the Kaiserreich and lasted from 1866-1937.

Chip