Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross, by Scheid visually-hidden measuring 101 mm x 53

measuring 101 mm x 53 mm

with blackened wreath

One week after arriving "in country"

with retouched RAF insignia on his left breast

in its paper packet of issue

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross, by Scheid visually-hidden measuring 101 mm x 53Instituted 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