An Austrian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class Case Buy Now approximately 4 x 1 1/2

approximately 4 x 1 1/2

On November 27

Royal Artillery: having seen almost four years of continuous active service in the 1914-18 War

oxidzation mark near the wreath at 3 o'clock

but no breaks in the plating surfaces

An Austrian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class Case Buy Now approximately 4 x 1 1/2An Austrian Military Merit Cross; 3rd Class Case Hardshelled, pebbled exterior, gilt type "MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ" and insignia illustrating a wreath backed by crossed swords on the lid, maker marked "ROTHE KOHLMARKT 7 WIEN" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, 65 mm x 112 mm x 25 mm, working latch, surface rust evident on the hinge, surface wear on the exterior edges, sides and bottom, case very fine.