In silver, enamels, measures 48.0 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 36.5 mm in width; weighs 18.6 g. Suspended from trifold ribbon which appears to be original, in white and red striped moiré silk. The center medallion on the obverse features the red cross superimposed on white enameled background, encircled by the inscription PATRIA AC HUMANITATI. The green-enameled wreath atop the arms of the cross denotes military division. On the reverse center medallion, 1864 is the year of establishing the Geneva Convention whereas 1914 is the year of institution of this order, also

In silver, enamels, measures 48.0 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 36.5 mm in width; weighs 18.6 g. Suspended from trifold ribbon which appears to be original, in white and red striped moiré silk. The center medallion on the obverse features the red cross superimposed on white enameled background, encircled by the inscription PATRIA AC HUMANITATI. The green-enameled wreath atop the arms of the cross denotes military division. On the reverse center medallion, 1864 is the year of establishing the Geneva Convention whereas 1914 is the year of institution of this order, also known as Decoration for Services to the Red Cross.

In very fine condition. The missing green enamel at the top of the green wreath is the only bit of wear visible to the naked eye. The suspension ribbon shows mild wear to the sides and to the high point on the obverse.

The Order of the Red Cross was established in 1914 by Emperor Franz Joseph I to mark the 50th anniversary of the Geneva Convention. It was intended to be awarded to individuals who had worked in the voluntary services of the Red Cross, be it in peacetime or during a war.
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