An Outstanding & Mint Austrian Merit Cross; 1St Class Gold Cross With Crown Auction Archive were placed in the category

were placed in the category of Verstärkter Grenzaufsichtsdienst (VGAD) (Reinforced Border Custody Service)

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officially impressed: John Marsh

He served as the Commanding Officer

The crew represented different states and were buried in various locations

An Outstanding & Mint Austrian Merit Cross; 1St Class Gold Cross With Crown Auction Archive were placed in the category2nd Period with Large Crown (1875 1914), Cased: An absolutely mint example in gold with red and white enamels, hallmarked and maker marked "V. MAYER'S SHNE" and "IN WIEN" (V. Mayer's Son, Vienna) on the ring, 35. 8 mm x 56. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original triangular ribbon, mint. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, maker marked "V. MAYER'S SHNE WIEN" on the inside lid, recessed dark green