Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross, by Scheid Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with age-appropriate soiling and material

with age-appropriate soiling and material fatigue evident throughout in addition to tape reinforcement of the spine

57mm (w) x 48

the exterior exhibiting scuffing and contact marks in the black leather

a Nationalsozialistiche Kulturgemeinde (National Socialist Culture Community) badge

Overall this is a well preserved example of a Latvian Government Official’s Dagger

Austria, Imperial. An Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, II Class Cross, by Scheid Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with age-appropriate soiling and materialInstituted August 14, 1914. Military Division. In silver, a red and white enamelled cross, the obverse medallion features red cross on white field, encircled by the inscription PATRIA AC HUMANITATI, a green enamelled wreath sits atop the arms denoting military division, the reverse medallion bears the dates 1864 1914, suspended from the original white and red striped ribbon, measures 36. 70 mm (w) x 48. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), small