An Austrian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class By V.mayer Auction smooth finished mid-tone brown underside

smooth finished mid-tone brown underside

embarking Port Moresby for Cairns

On one instance which occurred in the fall of 1942

The situation was explained to the CO that it was not desirable to retain an airman until the expiration of his engagement and then refuse new engagement where there were in fact sufficient grounds on which to release him on a previous date

10 in Brandon

An Austrian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class By V.mayer Auction smooth finished mid-tone brown undersideSilver gilt with red and white enamels, hallmarked on the loop, 30. 2 mm, on an original triangular ribbon, chipping and contact marks evident on the white enamelled arms on the reverse, better than very fine.