A gilded silver Maltese cross pattée with white enameled arms
It is believed only for a short time in 1941 few medals were struck in solid Gold
Gardino case of issue
Hackney continued his pararescue career until a 1980 training accident grounded him
privately-purchased example of exceptional quality
Serbia, Kingdom. A Red Cross Society Decoration, with Case certificate_of_authenticity A gilded silver Maltese crossInstituted 1882. In silver, a red enamelled cross, double headed eagle superimposed on the obverse, the date 1876 on the reverse, surmounted by a crown, measures 40. 0 mm (w) x 62. 0 mm (h), marked 800 on the ring denoting silver fineness, worn on original ribbon. Contained in the original case of issue, a white leatherette covered hardshell case with a crown on the obverse, the base of the case with a velvet covered recessed medal bed, marked in the