Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, Silver Medal
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SKU: 02.AUT.0103.205.01.003
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Austria, Imperial. A Red Cross Honour Medal, II Class with War Decoration, by Rudolf Souval
(Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 17 August 1914 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon, the obverse consisting of a green enameled oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a central white enameled shield bearing a red enameled Geveva Cross, flanked by raised angels and above an inscription of “PATRIAE ET HUMANITATI” (“PATRIOTISM AND HUMANITY”), the reverse with a central dates “1864-1914”, the integral loop maker marked “R-S” for Rudolf Souval, Vienna, with a Vienna assay mark, measuring 36.39 mm (w) x 49.12 mm (h), weighing 26.0 grams, in 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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