Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Silver Medal With War Decoration Hold machine woven insignia/patch

machine woven insignia/patch

measuring 82 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

Medals for Steadfastness and Loyalty)

period mounting with all but Turkish award sewn in place

the regiment was sent to Italy

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Silver Medal With War Decoration Hold machine woven insignia/patchInstituted August 14, 1914. Military Division. An ovular silver medal, the obverse bearing a superimposed red enamel cross on a white enamel shield, being held by two angels, the inscription PATRAIE AC HVMANITATI at 6 oclock, the exterior is surrounded by a war decoration presented by a green enamel laurel and oak wreath, the reverse features the years 1864 1914 surrounded by a silver laurel and oak wreath, measures 36mm (w) x 49mm (h inclusive of