Austria, Imperial. A Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, II Class Cross, by Scheid visually-hidden 1 A Heer NCO’s breast

1 A Heer NCO’s breast eagle

the letters "US" in Gold

Footnote: R173085 Leading Aircraftman Eldon James Brown enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on June 19

But it was for his gallant deeds at Mount Sorrel on 6 June 1916 - when he was wounded - that he was awarded his D

circa 1943 period manufacture

Austria, Imperial. A Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, II Class Cross, by Scheid visually-hidden 1 A Heer NCO’s breastInstituted 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. 9 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), integral