Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Ii Class Cross For Ladies Auction Archive 51 mm (w) x 45

51 mm (w) x 45

Dahomey (now Benin): Grand Cross: four-piece construction

came on the PA (Public Address) System and announced to all of us

three days after Christmas of 1941

The Order was awarded either to Spanish or foreign citizens in recognition of political merit and outstanding service to the national cause within Spain

Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Ii Class Cross For Ladies Auction Archive 51 mm (w) x 45(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,