Austria, Imperial. A Decoration For Services To The Red Cross, C.1916 Auction on February 22

on February 22

110 (AC) Squadron in Toronto from November 22

approximately 50 Grand Officer’s sets awarded in total

It is dated to June 17

complemented by six rows of tightly wrapped twisted silver wire

Austria, Imperial. A Decoration For Services To The Red Cross, C.1916 Auction on February 22(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um das Rote Kreuz). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original triangular ribbon, consisting of a red and white enameled Latin Cross, with central applique bearing a red enameled Geneva Cross, surrounded by red enameled ring with motto PATRIAE ET HUMANITATI (COUNTRY AND HUMANITY), with the arms overlaid by green enameled laurel and oak leaves, the reverse with a