World War I Austrian Order of the Iron Cross medal, ribbon, and presentation box
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)
b: Height: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Width: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm)
c: Height: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Depth: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm)
Archival History
The medal, ribbon, and box were donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2016 by Barbara Adler.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Barbara Adler
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a. Gold colored medal with an Imperial crown, a coat of arms, and a shield with the letter F. There is a suspension loop to attach the ribbon (b.) b. Ribbon with an attached crossed swords pin. c. Cloth lined box with a hinged lid. There is pressed gold lettering on the lid and manufacturing information on the base underside.
Genre
- Awards
- Object