Austria, Imperial. A Ladies Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, and Miniature Chain of Decorations visually-hidden some demonstrating flecking and loss

some demonstrating flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metals

being a poor speaker and debater

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

with two red-and-white intertwined strings for mounting

attached to the 3rd Reserve Battalion

Austria, Imperial. A Ladies Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, and Miniature Chain of Decorations visually-hidden some demonstrating flecking and lossAn 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