Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, I Class Cross With War Decoration Hold measuring 28 mm (w) x

measuring 28 mm (w) x 425 mm (l)

a scarce high-grade example of the sole Luftwaffe clasp produced by this manufacturer in very fine condition

Footnote: In 1886 crossed swords were added to the Order awards to reward wartime merit

the star missing its enamelled Sacred Heart of Jesus at the top

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, I Class Cross With War Decoration Hold measuring 28 mm (w) x(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz, 1. Klasse, mit Kriegsdekoration). Instituted 1914. Military Division. A Latin cross constructed of silver, with red and white enamelled arms, the obverse consisting of a central white enamelled medallion with a red enamelled red cross, surrounded by a ring of red enamels, inscribed PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI (Latin For Country and Humanity) in silver gilt capital lettering, the arms of the cross enamelled with white enamels