Austria, Imperial. A Red Cross Medal Pairing GTRexclude then discharged on August 3rd

then discharged on August 3rd

original ribbon with cloth-wrapped button hole attachment

enamel chipping evident on the reverse in the sea-green enamels on the centrepiece and on the light blue enamels on the centrepiece ring

On both sides of the cap is a single painted rivet to allow for some airflow through the cap

Presumably he survived the war

Austria, Imperial. A Red Cross Medal Pairing GTRexclude then discharged on August 3rdAn 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