Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction each constructed field-grey wool

each constructed field-grey wool

in black case of issue (this extremely fine)

The book begins with a dedication: "In proud gratitude for our nine comrades for whom the trumpets have sounded on the other side

Commander's Cross - in silver gilt and enamels

Klasse 1939" on the front

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction each constructed field-grey woolMilitary Merit Cross, in silver gilt, with red and white enamel arms with a gilt wreath in each quadrant, the obverse features the inscription VER DIENST (For Merit), the reverse is plain white, measures 30. 5mm (w) x 33. 4mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on a replacement ribbon, enamel chip to the 3 oclock arm, remains in better than very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal, Franz Joseph, in silver, the obverse featuring the right facing