Austria, Imperial. A Red Cross Medal Pairing Auction Archive In a master stroke of

In a master stroke of irony

reverse Meeanee 1843

fraying evident on the bullion knots and loops

flanked by rows of thatched gold-coloured bullion wire wrapped around yellow embroidered cord

Austria, Imperial. A Red Cross Medal Pairing Auction Archive In a master stroke ofAn Austrian Honour Decoration of the Red Cross Bronze Medal, an ovular medal constructed of gilded bronze and enamel, the obverse bears a central red enamel cross on a white enamel shield , above the shield is a star with rays and to the left and right are angels holding the shield, below is inscribed PATRIAE AC HVMANITATI (COUNTRY AND HUMANITY), encompassed by a green enamel laurel and oak wreath, the reverse is inscribed 1864 1914 encompassed by a