Serbia, Kingdom. A Red Cross Society Medal, Bronze Grade, c.1918 Auction Archive A Medal for Heroism

A Medal for Heroism

Illustrated on page 185 of Angolia’s book

naming his next-of-kin as Edward Upton of London

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHÜTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”)

17mm (w) x 12

Serbia, Kingdom. A Red Cross Society Medal, Bronze Grade, c.1918 Auction Archive A Medal for Heroism( ). Instituted September 19, 1912. Consisting of a circular bronze medal with a red enameled Red Cross on the obverse of the award, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon, measuring 33. 3 mm in diameter, weighing 19. 04 grams, in near very fine condition. Accompanied by a mismatched presentation case for an Order of the Yugoslav Crown, constructed of lightweight wooden core with a dark blue