World War I Austrian Order of the Iron Cross medal, ribbon, and presentation box

Identifier
irn542912
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2016.458.4 a-c
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

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

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.