Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross In Gold, Ii Class With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne United Republic of on period original incorrect ribbon

on period original incorrect ribbon

(Heer Verleihungsurkunde)

dated 23 November 1940 and delivered via Wehrmacht Feldpost as indicated by the envelope

the residents of Adhamiyah were credited with saving hundreds of Shi'a lives

cloth hinge is strong

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross In Gold, Ii Class With Case, By V. Mayer’s Söhne United Republic of on period original incorrect ribbon(Verdienstkreuz in Gold, II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 2 February 1849. (1872 1918 issue). Constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with a Gold frame and red enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a Gold monogram of Emperor Franz Joseph, set within Gold ring, with the outer rim of the medallion bearing a gilt inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a