Austria, Empire. An Order Of Elisabeth, Second Class Cross, By F. Rothe, C.1900 Buy Now Protruding from the second button

Protruding from the second button hole from the top is an Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon

the medal in the shape of an eight-pointed star

moderate surface and gilt wear

On other occasions during the operation

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Elisabeth, Second Class Cross, By F. Rothe, C.1900 Buy Now Protruding from the second button(Elisabeth Orden, II Klasse). Instituted 1898. A silver Latin cross consisting of red and white enamels, with roses between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a rightward facing bust of Elisabeth in gold; the reverse with a central white enameled medallion with a golden royal cipher of Elisabeth, fine hand engraved detailing; on a loop for suspension; marked FR for F. Rothe, Wien, along with a Vienna Assay