Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction with scratching and chipping evident

with scratching and chipping evident to the enamels

also maker marked on suspension ring denoting Arthus-Bertrand manufacture

each constructed field-grey wool

MICHELSEN KØBENHAVN" on the inside lid

in black case of issue (this extremely fine)

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction with scratching and chipping evidentMilitary 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