Austria, Empire. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, 2Nd Class With War Decoration, Cased Hold natural tarnish

natural tarnish

but were instead replacing air gunners who suffered high rate of casualties in the closing stages of the War

surface wear on the eagle

overall in worn but very fine condition

40 mm x 120 mm

Austria, Empire. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, 2Nd Class With War Decoration, Cased Hold natural tarnishSilver with red, white and green enamels, marked on the obverse of the integral ring with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, assay city mark "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head, marked with an "A" (Vienna) on the loop, 37 mm (w) x 48. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Patriae ac