Summary
Golden Cross of the Austrian Legion of Honour, Austria,1914-1918.
Cross is a military decoration of an ex-service men's organisation, unlikely to be government issue.
Obverse Description
Gold cross supported by laurel wreath with central medallion bearing text.
Reverse Description
Cross has central medallion with text.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1918 AD
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Place & Date Issued
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Inscriptions
Obverse reads: "PRO PATRIA" (For the Fatherland). Reverse reads: "OSTERR / 1914-1918 / EHRENLEGION (Austria / 1914-1918 / Honor Legion).
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Material
Brass
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
40 mm (Width), 45 mm (Height)
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Shape
Cross with loop
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