An Austrian Red Cross Officer’s Decoration 1864-1914 GTRexclude He died in Kassel

He died in Kassel

We will hold on at all costs

Johnston signed his Attestation Paper with the Winnipeg Light Infantry on June 24

I am 88 years now & may not be here to wear to[o] long but family will appreciate them in remembrance

He signed his Attestation Paper on January 8

An Austrian Red Cross Officer’s Decoration 1864-1914 GTRexclude He died in KasselOf high quality manufacture, multi piece construction, in silver and enamels, with 1864 1914 engraved on reverse, marked G. A. S. (Scheid, Wien) and also with silver hallmarked on pins, 46. 5 x 56. 0mm, very slight enamel chipping to green enamels, bottom tongue had been expertly period re attached with circular base, worn cross, in very fine condition; with original case of issue, marked G. A. Scheid, Wien; case missing push button, in fine condition