Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers Söhne, C.1915 Auction Archive a Silesian Eagle ribbon with

a Silesian Eagle ribbon with Swords

although not fortunate enough in the sinking of enemy shiips

28 mm x 64

The eagle shows nice detailing and is nicely convexed to fit the contours of the shako and is secured by two threaded screwposts with retaining nuts that are visible in the interior

1944) and Discharge Certificate

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers Söhne, C.1915 Auction Archive a Silesian Eagle ribbon with(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1914 1918 issue). In 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 monogram of Franz Joseph I on a pebbled background, circumscribed by a raised inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central raised date of 1849 on a pebbled background,