Austria, Imperial. A Ladies Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, and Miniature Chain of Decorations visually-hidden a Letter From the War

a Letter From the War Office in London (informing his parents in Johannesburg of their son's award of the Military Cross

in gilt cupal in the shape of an open ended oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon

with two red-and-white intertwined strings for mounting

loop marked “800”

Austria, Imperial. A Ladies Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, and Miniature Chain of Decorations visually-hidden a Letter From the WarAn 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