Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Civil Division, I Class Cross
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SKU: 02.AUT.0103.102.01.000
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Austria, Empire. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, First Class, c.1914
(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz 1. Klasse). Multi-piece construction of silver, with red and white enameled arms; the obverse with a white enameled central medallion with a red enameled cross, circumscribed “Patriae ag Humanitati” (Latin - Country and Humanity), with a war decoration consisting of a laurel and oak wreath fastened to the cross; the reverse consisting of red and white enamels, with a central white enameled medallion dated “1864-1914”, surrounded by a red enameled ring; on a loop for suspension from its period original neck ribbon; the cross is marked with a Hound hallmark for silver content, a set of double “A” marks on loop, makers mark of overlaid ""SS"", measuring 47.85 mm (w) x 61.22 mm (h); weighing 36.6 grams with its ribbon; in overall near extremely fine condition.
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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