Serbia, Kingdom. The Cross of Charity or Mercy, c. 1913 Auction 1925 in Birmingham

1925 in Birmingham

constructed of brown brown rayon

complete with black felt backing and red silk material behind voided crown

during a display of stunt flying

Serbia, Kingdom. The Cross of Charity or Mercy, c. 1913 Auction 1925 in BirminghamInstituted in 1912. In silver gilt and enamels, a Maltese cross with a loop for ribbon, obverse shows a medallion in red enamel with inscription, reverse shows the Serbian royal arms and the eagle, measures 40 mm, on original triangle ribbon, a very scarce "1913" edition of the cross for the 2. Nd Balkan War, a very scarce decoration in very fine condition. Footnote: The Cross of Charity or Mercy is a decoration established in the Kingdom of Serbia by