Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross By V. Mayer GTRexclude 1939 to the March 31

1939 to the March 31

which screws in turn securely maintain the structural integrity of the dagger

(Spanien-Kreuz Stecknadel)

An enameled white Latin cross in silver gilt

1945 and signed by Sträubers Company Chief

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class Cross By V. Mayer GTRexclude 1939 to the March 31Instituted October 24, 1849. Type II. (1914 1918). In silver gilt, a white and red enamelled cross with gilt wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features the inscription VER DIENST on a white enamel field, the reverse of the cross is plain white enamel, measures 30. 7mm (w) x 33. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 15. 9 grams (including ribbon), marked VM denoting Vincent Mayer Sohne manufacture and silver mark denoting 900