Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Ii Class Cross For Ladies certificate_of_authenticity foxing present on the inside

foxing present on the inside back cover and the top of the pages on the exterior

Christian Democracy

measuring 121 mm (w) x 325 mm (h))

The letter is dated to September 4

50 mm long needle pin on the reverse

Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration Of The Red Cross, Ii Class Cross For Ladies certificate_of_authenticity foxing present on the inside(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz). Instituted in 1914. Five piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, very light contact, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Honour Decoration of the Red Cross was instituted on August 14, 1914. It was awarded in three grades: Merit Cross, I Class and II Class,