Austria, Empire. An Order Of Elisabeth, Medal Grade, C.1910 Auction flanked by a trophy-of-arms on

flanked by a trophy-of-arms on either side

War of 1864

serving as a Batman to Lieutenant Lees for thirteen days

complete with full dress sash

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Elisabeth, Medal Grade, C.1910 Auction flanked by a trophy-of-arms on(Elisabeth Orden). Instituted in 1898. In silver, measuring 33 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, on its original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Elisabeth was instituted on September 17, 1898 by Franz Joseph I and discontinued in 1919. It was awarded to ladies for merit, in for grades: Grand Cross, I Class Cross, II Class Cross, and the