Austria, Imperial. A Ladies Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, and Miniature Chain of Decorations visually-hidden each constructed of non-magnetic metal

each constructed of non-magnetic metal with red wool centrepieces

The Royal Flying Corps merged with the Royal Naval Air Service on April 1

straight blackened crossguard and a blackened steel blade

the reverse with an inscription of “KRIEGS VERDIENST” (“WAR MERIT”) inside of a laurel wreath

Austria, Imperial. A Ladies Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, and Miniature Chain of Decorations visually-hidden each constructed of non-magnetic metalAn 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