Austria, Imperial. A Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, II Class Cross, by Scheid certificate_of_authenticity The Order of the Black

The Order of the Black Star of Benin

retaining a certified black-and-white studio portrait of Zirngast

scattered gilt wear and chipping in the green enamels

It is dated to Berlin in January of 1943 and carries a facsimile of A

A German Life Saving Association (DLRG) sleeve insignia

Austria, Imperial. A Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, II Class Cross, by Scheid certificate_of_authenticity The Order of the BlackInstituted 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