Austria, Imperial. A Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, II Class Cross, by Scheid Republic of Rudel was the only foreigner

Rudel was the only foreigner to ever receive this highly prestigious award

serving time in Doftana and other facilities

was the umbrella organization for sports and physical educationin Nazi Germany

code “M9/34”

Austria, Imperial. A Honour Decoration of the Red Cross, Military Division, II Class Cross, by Scheid Republic of Rudel was the only foreignerInstituted August 14, 1914. Military Division. In silver, a red and white enamelled cross, the obverse medallion features red cross on white field, encircled by the inscription PATRIA AC HUMANITATI, a green enamelled wreath sits atop the arms denoting military division, the reverse medallion bears the dates 1864 1914, suspended from the original white and red striped ribbon, measures 36. 9 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), integral