Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross, by Scheid visually-hidden with blackened wreath

with blackened wreath

Weighing 7

One week after arriving "in country"

A Canadian Overseas Blood Transfusion Service Award to Mrs

measuring 101 mm (w) x 140 mm (l)

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross, by Scheid visually-hidden with blackened wreathInstituted August 14, 1914. Military Division. In silver, a red and white enamelled cross, the obverse medallion features red cross on white field, encircled by the inscription PATRIA AC HUMANITATI, a green enamelled wreath sits atop the arms denoting military division, the reverse medallion bears the dates 1864 1914, suspended from the original white and red striped ribbon, measures 36. 70 mm (w) x 48. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), small