Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, III. Class, Second Period (1914-1918) visually-hidden worn on a triangular ribbon

worn on a triangular ribbon with crossed swords device

in uniform and with an array of orders and medals visible

numbered 462

On August 10th

but through the use of period photographs

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, III. Class, Second Period (1914-1918) visually-hidden worn on a triangular ribbon(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Second Period (1914 1918 Issue). A Military Merit Cross III Class, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with crossed swords, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a