An Austrian Red Cross Officer’s Decoration 1864-1914 GTRexclude Later a tree fell across

Later a tree fell across his back rendering him unconscious

with neck cravat

a list accompanying the original group of medals (not included with the MBE) indicating he was the recipient of the 1939-45 Star

He signed his Attestation Paper on January 26

marked RZM M4/38 (Richard Sieper & Söhne

An Austrian Red Cross Officer’s Decoration 1864-1914 GTRexclude Later a tree fell acrossOf high quality manufacture, multi piece construction, in silver and enamels, with 1864 1914 engraved on reverse, marked G. A. S. (Scheid, Wien) and also with silver hallmarked on pins, 46. 5 x 56. 0mm, very slight enamel chipping to green enamels, bottom tongue had been expertly period re attached with circular base, worn cross, in very fine condition; with original case of issue, marked G. A. Scheid, Wien; case missing push button, in fine condition