Austria, Imperial. A Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, II Class Cross, by Scheid Republic of the Duke of Wellington served

the Duke of Wellington served twice as prime minister

code “M9/34”

Rudel was the only foreigner to ever receive this highly prestigious award

with original flat suspension and connected to its period original ribbon featuring a single repetition clasp

serving time in Doftana and other facilities

Austria, Imperial. A Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, II Class Cross, by Scheid Republic of the Duke of Wellington servedInstituted August 14, 1914. Military Division. In silver, a red and white enamelled cross, the obverse medallion features red cross on white field, encircled by the inscription PATRIA AC HUMANITATI, a green enamelled wreath sits atop the arms denoting military division, the reverse medallion bears the dates 1864 1914, suspended from the original white and red striped ribbon, measures 36. 9 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), integral