Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Bronze Grade Medal With War Decoration For Ladies Auction DM and WM are silvered

DM and WM are silvered on the obverse

approximately 2 x

early period striking with vintage ribbon

silver and bronze gilt

measuring 240 mm (w) x 304 mm (h) x 25 mm (d)

Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Bronze Grade Medal With War Decoration For Ladies Auction DM and WM are silvered(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz). Instituted in 1914. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, spotting, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Honour Decoration of the Red Cross was instituted on August 14, 1914. It was awarded in three grades: Merit Cross, I Class and II