Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1870 Newly Listed measuring 15 mm (w) x

measuring 15 mm (w) x 26 mm (h)

The 5th Battalion’s role in June 1917 was therefore one of sustained frontline service

hinges and frontal locking latch in working condition

Class with Swords in silver gilt and enamels

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1870 Newly Listed measuring 15 mm (w) x(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse). (1849 1914 issue). Civil Division. Constructed of silver, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT) within a ring of red enamel, the reverse with white enameled arms and centre, measuring 30. 9 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 57 grams including ribbon, unmarked, on loop for