Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, I Class Cross

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SKU: 02.AUT.0260.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2700+ USD

  • I Class Cross
  • I Class Cross
  • I Class Cross

Estimated market value:

$2700+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Austria (Republic)
  • Makers
    V.Mayer
  • Composition
    Silver/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: PATRIA AC HUMANITATI Rev: 1923
  • Version Remarks
    This award is stamped.
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/austria-republic/medals-badges/austria-first-republic-a-red-cross-honour-decoration-1st-class-commander-by-v-mayer-c-1923

Physical Description and Item Details


Of red enamels, inscribed “Patriae Ac Humanitati” (Latin - For Country and Humanity) in silver lettering; the reverse with a white enameled medallion, inscribed 1923, surrounded by a ring of red enamels; on a broad ring for suspension, with its correct replacement ribbon - marked with the Austrian mark for 935 silver content on the ring, with “935”, the same Austrian silver mark, and “VM” for “Vincent Mayer” on the suspension ring attached to the cross; measuring 47.85 mm (w) x 61.98 mm (h); in better than extremely fine condition.

History


When the decoration is awarded to women it is worn on a bow ribbon.

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