Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, III. Class, Second Period (1914-1918) visually-hidden but through the use of

but through the use of period photographs

a superb customized display in near extremely fine condition

Silver with red and blue enamels

worn on a triangular ribbon with crossed swords device

featuring Gold detailed fleur-de-lis in each quadrant

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, III. Class, Second Period (1914-1918) visually-hidden but through the use of(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Second Period (1914 1918 Issue). A Military Merit Cross III Class, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with crossed swords, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a