Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, in Bronze

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.AUT.0260.105.01.000

Estimated market value:

$160 USD

  • in Bronze Obverse
  • in Bronze Obverse
  • in Bronze Reverse

Estimated market value:

$160 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Austria (Republic)
  • Composition
    Bronze/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: PATRIA AC HUMANITATI Rev: 1923
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/austria-republic/medals-badges/austria-first-republic-a-red-cross-bronze-medal-on-bow-for-ladies-c-1923

Physical Description and Item Details


A fine example of a “Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz Bronzene Medaille”; an oval bronze medallion with red, white and green enamels; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion depicting a red cross, inscribed “Patriae ac Humanitati” (Latin - Country and Humanity); on loop for suspension from its period original ladies’ bow; measuring 30.08 mm (w) x 51.82 mm (h); weighing 24.5 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.

History


When the decoration is awarded to women it is worn on a bow ribbon.

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