Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Bronze Grade Medal With War Decoration For Ladies Auction Archive Constructed of silvered cupal

Constructed of silvered cupal

Order of Leopold II - Commander

measuring 45 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

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Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Bronze Grade Medal With War Decoration For Ladies Auction Archive Constructed of silvered cupal(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz). Instituted in 1914. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, spotting, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Honour Decoration of the Red Cross was instituted on August 14, 1914. It was awarded in three grades: Merit Cross, I Class and II