Austria, Empire. A Leopold Order, Knight’s Cross With Swords, War Decoration, And Small Decoration, By Rothe, C.1916 Auction Patterson's European experience was one

Patterson's European experience was one where he spent time in and out of hospitals

Footnote: The medal was first issued some time after 1902

mounted on original vintage ribbon

silver frame marked with the (smaller size) silver stamp "800"

British Columbia and re-elected in the 1957 and 1958 elections

Austria, Empire. A Leopold Order, Knight’s Cross With Swords, War Decoration, And Small Decoration, By Rothe, C.1916 Auction Patterson's European experience was one(Leopold Orden Ritterkreuz mit Kriegsdekoration, mit Kleiner Dekoration). Instituted on 8. 1. 1808. (Type III issued 1914 1918). A cross pattee constructed of bronze gilt with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central red enameled medallion, inscribed F. I. A for Franciscus Imperator Austriae, surrounded by a ring of white enamels, inscribed Integritati et Merito (Integrity and Merit), the reverse with a central white enameled medallion,