Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross, Iii Class, By Etuis & Cassetten, C.1916 Archive dual hallmarked on the loop

dual hallmarked on the loop

having served continuously in the Canadian Army

small piece missing on the raised base frame supporting the insignia

gold wash mostly gone

He re-attested on July 19

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross, Iii Class, By Etuis & Cassetten, C.1916 Archive dual hallmarked on the loopAustria. Merit Cross "1849", 3rd Class, 3rd Period (1914 1918), Cased: Bronze gilt with red and white enamels, silvered crown, marked with a six pointed star on the ring, 37. 5 mm x 60. 5 mm, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, coat of arms of Franz Joseph I on the inside lid, soiled recessed medal bed, maker marked "ETUIS & CASSETTEN FABRIK J. G.