Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Ii Class Cross For Ladies Auction An Iron Cross Second Class

An Iron Cross Second Class 1914 by Zeich

the reverse with an additional wool strap bearing a buttonhole

edge nicks and gilt wear on the VM

Karin Manthey received 1

maker marked "LEGA MELB" (Melbourne) and marked "STG

Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Ii Class Cross For Ladies Auction An Iron Cross Second Class(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz). Instituted in 1914. Five piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, very light contact, 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 Class,