Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, Ii Class Silver Grade United Republic of battle worn

battle worn

the reverse centre bears the inscription “Landwehr-Dienstaus-zeichnung II Klasse” (Landwehr service award II Class)

but died in captivity of a brain tumor on July 12th that same year

and attached to an 18Kt Gold chain (with French hallmarks)

dated "1854

Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Ladies, Ii Class Silver Grade United Republic of battle worn(Rda Korsets frtjnstmedalj fr Frivillig sjukvrd). Instituted in 1921. Gustaf VI Adolf (1950 1973). In silver, maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked "SILVER" and dated "1969" on the edge, engraver's initials on the obverse, recipient's name "RUT STERNER 1973" engraved on the reverse, measuring 31. 2 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and wreath suspension, dark patina, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine.