Austria, Empire. A Cross Of Merit, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1915 Newly Listed the 19th Infantry Battalion reported

the 19th Infantry Battalion reported that the strange machines had played an important part in the attack’s success

this is a fine grouping of awards and documents that opens a small

stating that he was married to Margaret

A Romanian Order of Labour

the crossed sword and baton in bands of silver

Austria, Empire. A Cross Of Merit, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1915 Newly Listed the 19th Infantry Battalion reported(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. Third Period. A silver Latin cross with rounded edges, with red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse; the obverse with a central silver medallion, inscribed FJ (Franz Josef) in capital lettering; the reverse with a similar medallion, dated 1849; on a loop for suspension; suspended from a correct replacement ribbon with crossed swords; measuring 37. 67 mm (w) x 41. 47 mm (h); weighing 11. 4 grams; in