Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
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German Red Cross
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
1. Deutsches Rotes Kreuz / German Red Cross Marker
Am 4. Februar 1950 erfolgte hier in Koblenz die Neugründung des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes in der Bundesrepublik. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg war das DRK auf nationaler Ebene wegen seiner Verstrickung in den Nationalsozialismus zunächst durch die Besatzungsmächte verboten worden. Mit dem Neuanfang entstand ein unabhängiges, demokratisches und föderales Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, um Menschen in Not bei uns und in anderen Ländern unparteilich beizustehen.
Weite Sicht
Die Präsidenten der westlichen DRK-Landesverbände tagten im ehemaligen Berghotel „Rittersturz“ in Koblenz, um ein neues Deutsches Rotes Kreuz zu schaffen
Langer Weg
Nach jahrelangen Vorarbeiten konnte Präsident Otto Geßler schließlich im Mai 1951 die erste Bundesversammlung des neu gegründeten Deutschen Roten Kreuzes eröffnen
German Red Cross
On February 4, 1950, the German Red Cross was reestablished here in Koblenz in the Federal Republic of Germany. After the Second World War, the occupying powers initially banned the organization at the national level because of its involvement with National Socialism. This new beginning created an independent, democratic, and federal German Red Cross to provide impartial assistance to people in need in Germany and other countries.
A broad vision
The presidents of the western regional German Red Cross associations met at the former Rittersturz hilltop hotel in Koblenz to create a new German Red Cross.
A long journey
After years of preparatory work, President Otto Geßler finally opened the first Federal Assembly of the newly founded German Red Cross in May 1951.
Erected by Deutsches
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is February 4, 1950.
Location. 50° 21.64′ N, 7° 35.723′ E. Marker is in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Altstadt. It is on An der Liebfrauenkirche. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: An d Liebfrauenkirche 18, Koblenz RP 56068, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland, in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and specifically in the Moselle Valley. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Liebfrauenkirche (a few steps from this marker); Juliane Daniel (within shouting distance of this marker); Otto Daniel (within shouting distance of this marker); Flora Daniel (within shouting distance of this marker); Koblenz (within shouting distance of this marker); Zu Den Drei Reichskronen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vier Türme / Four Towers (about 90 meters away); Site of Guardhouse (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Koblenz.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
2. Deutsches Rotes Kreuz / German Red Cross Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
3. Deutsches Rotes Kreuz / German Red Cross Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
