BACKGROUND: The DRK, "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz" (German Red Cross), a voluntary civil assistance organization originally instituted in 1864, was officially acknowledged by the Geneva Convention in 1929. In December 1937 it gained status as a legally recognized organization by the NSDAP. As with other essential services in Third Reich Germany, it came under control of the NSDAP in late 1938 under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior’s Social Welfare Organization.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Grey wool, single-breasted uniform tunic has a variant pattern four hidden pocket front with flap. Also has a hidden button up front similar to a fliegerbluse. Typical "zig-zag" stitching under the front collar. Standard DRK collar tabs are machine sewn to the tunic. One of the Red Cross emblems has some chipping. Buttons are a combination of original and replaced stitch. Fully lined in grey rayon. Chest size is roughly a 38. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall nice condition.