Austria, Empire. Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross for Ladies

(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, along with Silver and Bronze medals, with a wreath for War Decoration available.