upper right corner torn off
all pertaining to the Austro-German alliance or Central Powers and featuring horizontal pinbacks
An award document for an Iron Cross
Work commenced with the fencing of the land in 1838
on short narrow ribbon as originally worn
Austria, Empire. Three First War Period Medals visually-hidden upper right corner torn off1. Honour Decoration of the Red Cross 1914 1918, Silver Grade Medal with War Decoration, Women's Issue (Ehrenzeichen des Roten Kreuzes). Instituted in 1914. Two piece construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, measuring 36. 8 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), on its original bow tied ribbon, crazing evident in the white enamels on the Red Cross shield. 2. Honour Decoration of the Red Cross 1914 1918, Bronze Grade Medal with War Decoration, Men's