Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Auction Archive with a bow-tied tri-colour ribbon

with a bow-tied tri-colour ribbon sewn in place at the top

and Breast Star (two-piece construction

His name will ever remain fresh in the hearts of his friends and comrades

loop marked "800" but exhibits slight wear

36 mm x 57 mm inclusive of its dragon suspension

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Auction Archive with a bow-tied tri-colour ribbonIn 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