Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Province of China WIBBY" on the reverse

WIBBY" on the reverse

a white linen label stitched in place in the dome under the moisture-resistant covering

A rare Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB) second pattern Officer’s dagger

Commander - wears the badge on a bow

green and black embroidery that is interlaced with gold-coloured fine wire

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Province of China WIBBY" on the reverseMilitary Merit Cross, Type II, Military Division, in silver with red and white enamels, wreath denoting military division, measures 31. 7 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), marked on the ring with a partial silver hallmark, chip to white enamel arm on the reverse, loss of gilt, near very fine. Merit Cross 1849, Type III, Military Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounting crown, central medallion loose, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), worn on original