Austria, Imperial. A Ladies Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, and Miniature Chain of Decorations Auction original blue II Class ribbon

original blue II Class ribbon with pinback

die-stamped "U

Faithful Service Cross -  Third Class

Constructed of blackened magneti metal

92 mm (w) x 37

Austria, Imperial. A Ladies Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, and Miniature Chain of Decorations Auction original blue II Class ribbonAn Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Bronze Medal with War Decoration, in bronze gilt with white and red enamels, a wreath encircling the central obverse medallion, reverse bears dates 1864 1914, accompanied by a bow ribbon via pin through the suspension, measures 36. 5 mm (w) x 48. 8 mm (h inclusive of the integral ring), green enamels missing from wreath, white enamel in medallion cracked, dark patina and gilt wear, missing suspension loop for bow