Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross, 1957 Version visually-hidden inscribed "JOHANN STRAUSS" in reverse

inscribed "JOHANN STRAUSS" in reverse type at the bottom right

the bases in greenish-brown wool

as they prepared for the impending Russian revolution

Serbian medals struck in solid GOLD are extremely rare or unique

by a noted manufacturer in very fine condition

Germany, Federal Republic. A Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross, 1957 Version visually-hidden inscribed "JOHANN STRAUSS" in reverse(Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes 1957 Ausfhrung). Constructed of silvered bronze, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, the twelve oclock arm topped by an eyelet and ring retaining an original length of shortened neck ribbon, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.