Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers Söhne, C.1915 Auction Archive 1944) and Discharge Certificate

1944) and Discharge Certificate

28 mm x 64

a Silesian Eagle ribbon with Swords

although not fortunate enough in the sinking of enemy shiips

Gausiegers 1939 Award

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers Söhne, C.1915 Auction Archive 1944) and Discharge Certificate(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1914 1918 issue). In silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Franz Joseph I on a pebbled background, circumscribed by a raised inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central raised date of 1849 on a pebbled background,