Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction on the obverse is a

on the obverse is a crown with leaves on the left and right sides above the inscription “In Dankbarer Erinnerung an Treue Dienste” (In Grateful Remembrance of Faithful Services)

with scratching and chipping evident to the enamels

also maker marked on suspension ring denoting Arthus-Bertrand manufacture

each constructed field-grey wool

The book begins with a dedication: "In proud gratitude for our nine comrades for whom the trumpets have sounded on the other side

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction on the obverse is aMilitary 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