Austria, Imperial. A Red Cross Medal Pairing Auction Archive reverse Meeanee 1843

reverse Meeanee 1843

flanked by rows of thatched gold-coloured bullion wire wrapped around yellow embroidered cord

fraying evident on the bullion knots and loops

to honour his father

accompanied by its 60 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) card panel explaining Australia's participation in the war

Austria, Imperial. A Red Cross Medal Pairing Auction Archive reverse Meeanee 1843An Austrian Honour Decoration of the Red Cross Bronze Medal, an ovular medal constructed of gilded bronze and enamel, the obverse bears a central red enamel cross on a white enamel shield , above the shield is a star with rays and to the left and right are angels holding the shield, below is inscribed PATRIAE AC HVMANITATI (COUNTRY AND HUMANITY), encompassed by a green enamel laurel and oak wreath, the reverse is inscribed 1864 1914 encompassed by a