Austrian medal and ribbon, with original box

Identifier
irn561099
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2013.460.175 a-b
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

a: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)

b: Height: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm)

Archival History

The medal and ribbon were donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2013 by the Estate of Doris Rauch.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the Estate of Doris Rauch

Scope and Content

WWI Imperial Austrian Order of the Iron Crown, 3rd Class, medal (a) with attached blue and yellow ribbon folded into a triangular shape. There is a second pin with crossed swords attached to the ribbon. Also includes original case (b) that housed the medal. The words "Oesterr. Kaiserlicher Orden Der Eisernen Krone III. Classe" are printed on the lid of the box.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

WWI Imperial Austrian Order of the Iron Crown, 3rd Class, medal (a) with attached blue and yellow ribbon folded into a triangular shape. There is a second pin with crossed swords attached to the ribbon. Also includes original case (b) that housed the medal. The words "Oesterr. Kaiserlicher Orden Der Eisernen Krone III. Classe" are printed on the lid of the box. The above dimensions are of the box closed.

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.