Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Clasp United Republic of measuring 34 mm (w) x

measuring 34 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

One week after his return

south of Hamburg)

Keibel - Second Class Cross

the outside of the lid embossed with a pair of SS runes in silver

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Clasp United Republic of measuring 34 mm (w) x(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Spange). Instituted on 22 October 1849. (1914 1918 Issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with sword clasp, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), surrounded by as ring of red enamels, the reverse plain