Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity MARK III 1913 Part I

MARK III 1913 Part I printed by the Government Printing Bureau

two pins with pinchpin clasps on reverse

He had four sisters (Dorthy

with an intact hinge cover and slotted black velvet medal bed

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity MARK III 1913 Part I(Kreigskreuz fr Zivilverdienste). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, maker marked "BACKRUCK" and hallmarked on the pin, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, off white felt medal bed, measuring 71. 8 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h) x 25 mm (d),