Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit, Silver Grade United Republic of followed by one and a

followed by one and a half year's service with the 59th Infantry Battalion

and participated in pre-invasion strikes against the enemy on Luzon

in style and material similar to Meissen products

67mm x 73mm

with German inscription

Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit, Silver Grade United Republic of followed by one and a(Verdienstkreuz in Silber). Constructed of 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 medallion with raised initials FJ circumscribed by stylized motto of VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES), the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing an institution date of 1849, the twelve oclock arm with a crown suspension and loop,