Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, Ii Class Silver Grade Hold Most likely of Austrian manufacture

Most likely of Austrian manufacture (Mayer)

medal bed lined in violet felt

imported from countries without a trading contact to France since 1893

While the blade demonstrates an age-appropriate patina and some fatigue is visible to the portepee’s wire

Air Force Armed Forces Reserve Medal (in bronze gilt

Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, Ii Class Silver Grade Hold Most likely of Austrian manufacture(Rda Korsets frtjnstmedalj fr Frivillig sjukvrd). Instituted in 1921. Gustaf VI Adolf (1950 1973). In silver, maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked "SILVER" and dated "1969" on the edge, engraver's initials on the obverse, recipient's name "RUT STERNER 1973" engraved on the reverse, measuring 31. 2 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and wreath suspension, dark patina, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine.