Austria, Republic. A Humanitarian Service Cross, Commander and Pin Hold with "82 84" above "113

with "82 84" above "113 100" and the date "1943" below

a fine-quality miniature version demonstrating the characteristics of wartime (c

was engaged in the arctic zone from February 1943 to September 1945

the Battalion sailed with a strength of 35 officers and 1

Austria, Republic. A Humanitarian Service Cross, Commander and Pin Hold with "82 84" above "113In silver gilt and enamels, a Maltese cross with central white enamelled cross, reverse plain, marked 925 and OF denoting maker, measures 58. 2 mm (w) x 96. 7 mm (h), suspended from a large circular wreath and worn on a full length neck ribbon, light enamel wear, very fine. Accompanied by a small pin in silver gilt and enamels, very fine.