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

SKU: 02.AUT.0103.204.01

Estimated market value:

$ Click to See Price/Value

  • Military Division, II Class Cross Obverse
  • Military Division, II Class Cross Obverse
  • Military Division, II Class Cross Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Austria (Imperial)
  • date of institution
    August 14, 1914

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.

FOR SALE / WANTED

Item For Sale By

Be the first to sell this item

Wanted By

Be the first to request this item

Versions

  • Price

    $135 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: PATRIA AC HUMANITATI Rev: 1864 1914

  • Size

    37x45.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item
  • Price

    $160 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: PATRIA AC HUMANITATI Rev: 1864 1914

  • Size

    37x45.5mm

  • Maker

    Scheid

  • Version Remarks

  • View Item

Comments

Sign in to comment and reply.

Scroll Top