Instituted August 14, 1914. Military Division. An ovular silver medal, the obverse bearing a superimposed red enamel cross on a white enamel shield, being held by two angels, the inscription PATRAIE AC HVMANITATI at 6 o’clock, the exterior is surrounded by a war decoration presented by a green enamel laurel and oak wreath, the reverse features the years 1864 1914 surrounded by a silver laurel and oak wreath, measures 36mm (w) x 49mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 30.6 grams (including ribbon), marked on ring with A denoting Viennese manufacture, along with two other indecipherable hallmarks, attached to triangular ribbon, suspension ring has a split allowing the medal to slip through with force, enamels intact, lovely patina, in better than very fine condition.