Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, I Class Cross

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SKU: 02.AUT.0103.202.01.003

Estimated market value:

$1850 USD

  • Military Division, I Class Cross Obverse

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    Estimated market value:

    $1850 USD

    Attributes

    • Country
      Austria (Imperial)
    • Makers
      Rothe, Vienna
    • Composition
      Silver/Enamelled
    • Inscription
      Obv: PATRIA AC HUMANITATI Rev: 1864 1914
    • Size
      47.5x61mm

    History


    This decoration was instituted by Franz Joseph I to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Geneva Convention.

    It was awarded to recognize individuals who had provided extraordinary contributions within voluntary nursing, and emergency or Red Cross services during peace and wartime.

    The War Decoration was added to the cross to recognize meritorious service in wartime.

    The War Decoration is a green enamelled laurel wreath between the cross arms. When the War Decoration was awarded on a Silver or Bronze Medal grade, the green enamelled laurel wreath encircles the obverse medallion.

    When the cross was awarded to women it was worn on a bow ribbon.

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