(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz). Instituted on August 14, 1914. In silver, a white and red enamelled Latin cross, a green enamelled wreath sits atop the arms, the obverse medallion features a red cross on a white field, surrounded by a red ring inscribed PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI, the medallion presents the dates 1864 1914, measure 37.5mm (w) x 48.4mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 22.3 grams (including ribbon), worn on original triangular ribbon, cross on obverse medallion is loose, enamel wear evident on cross and wreath, in near very fine condition.
Contained in its case of issue, red papered exterior marked Patriae ac Humanitati 1864-1914 K.D., the interior lid is maker marked G.A. SCHEID WIEN, a crème coloured velvet medal bed, measures 64mm (w) x 110mm (l) x 21mm (d), the exterior his heavily ripped and worn, hinge does not clasp easily, in near fine condition.