✚11682✚ Austria Republic post WW1 Austrian Legion of Honour Cross Without Swords

£79.99

Original post WW1 Austria Republic Cross of the Austrian Legion of Honour 1914-1918 (Österreichische Ehrenlegionkreuz 1914-18 Pro Patria) for non combatants (without swords), IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, ON GOOD TRIFOLD RIBBON, A GREAT EXAMPLE OF A VERY RARE AWARD

HISTORY OF THE AWARD:

Cross of the Austrian Legion of Honour 1914-1918 (Österreichische Ehrenlegionkreuz 1914-18 Pro Patria). This award is a military decoration of an ex-service men's organisation, unlikely to be government issue. Obverse description: bronze cross supported by laurel wreath with central medallion bearing text - "PRO PATRIA" (For the Fatherland). Reverse description: the cross has central medallion with "OSTERR / 1914-1918 / EHRENLEGION (Austria / 1914-1918 / Honor Legion). Date Issued: since 1918. Overall Dimensions 40 mm (Width), 45 mm (Height).