Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross Newly Listed It was instituted in Rio

It was instituted in Rio de Janeiro in commemoration of the safe voyage of the Royal Family from Portugal to Brazil following the invasion of Napoleon in 1807

illustrating a two-headed eagle with a sword passing through its talons

decorations and medals

Accompanied by a Combat Infantryman Badge (in sterling silver with blue enamels

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross Newly Listed It was instituted in Rio(Ehrenzeichen vom Roten Kreuz). Instituted August 14, 1914. Military Division. In silver, a red and white enamelled cross, obverse central medallion featuring a superimposed red cross on a white field, encircled by a red ring inscribed PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI, a green enamelled wreath lays across the arms, the reverse medallion features the dates 1864 1914, worn on original trifold ribbon, measures 36. 8 mm (w) x 48. 6 mm (h), enamel loss to green