Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The German Knights, Marian Knight Cross Newly Listed A ground and air search

A ground and air search was launched

one is maker marked "Arthus Bertrand Paris"

the reverse bearing the monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III

whose role it was to guide and support medical operations during the final offensive

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of The German Knights, Marian Knight Cross Newly Listed A ground and air searchInstituted February 17, 1806. In silver, a black and white enamelled Latin cross, the obverse medallion featuring a red enamelled cross on a white field, surrounded by a dark blue enamelled ring inscribed ORDO TEUT HUMANITATI, the reverse bears the year 1871, measures 34. 51 mm (w) x 44. 06 mm (h), worn on the original trifold ribbon, enamel contact to centre red cross, remains very fine.