Classe in the 18th Feldjäger-Bataillon (Field Police Battalion) as well as Pionier-Abteilungs-Commandant (Commandant of the Combat Engineer Division)
While in the European theater
the reverse bearing a raised eagle and stylized von Richthofen family coat of arms
edged by black Waffenfarbe piping (signifying Combat Pioneer units)
with part of that service in Afghanistan during the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880
Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Auction Classe in the 18th Feldjäger-BataillonIn silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white bow ribbon, measures 37. 9 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h), weighs 22. 2 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition.