Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Auction Archive 26 mm (w) x 31

26 mm (w) x 31

(Treudienst-Brosche des Volks-Heilstätten-Vereins vom Roten Kreuz)

with golden wire hand embroidered inscription

with dual integral suspension loops

he turned the modest German navy and molded it into a force on par with the British Royal Navy

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Auction Archive 26 mm (w) x 31In silver with red and white enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 34. 3 (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inscribed "MILITR VERDIENST KREUZ K. D." on the lid, white satin inside lid, black felt recessed medal bed, measuring 58 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) x 21