Austria, Imperial. An Ecclesiastical Cross Of Honour, Gold Grade With Swords (Rothe Copy) Newly Listed (Medaille voor Trouwe Dienst)

(Medaille voor Trouwe Dienst)

4mm(w) x 31

1940 and contains sponsor’s fee stamps starting in May 1940 and ending with September 1943

Minor reforms of the constitution of the Order occurred in 1962 and 1980

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Austria, Imperial. An Ecclesiastical Cross Of Honour, Gold Grade With Swords (Rothe Copy) Newly Listed (Medaille voor Trouwe Dienst)(A Post War Manufactured Rothe Copy) An Ecclesiastical Cross of Honour in silver gilt, consisting of a Brabant cross with recessed frame and trebol arms finials, the obverse features a central white enamelled medallion inscribed Piis Meritis in gilt lettering, double sided design, measuring 48. 09 mm (w) x 60. 26 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), presenting tarnished metal, on original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, adorned with two crossed