Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Bronze Grade Medal With War Decoration For Ladies Auction Archive born June 16

born June 16

SAWYER / No

1933 -  Die-stamped bronze

Hartzhüttenwerk AG” - the Hartzhüttenwerk used “ET” as its maker mark during the early stages of the war

Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Bronze Grade Medal With War Decoration For Ladies Auction Archive born June 16(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