Austria, Imperial A Leopold Order With Commander's Decoration, C.1915 United Republic of dated "1914-1918" on the reverse

dated "1914-1918" on the reverse

obverse illustrating a motorized unit insignia above the inscription "10° Autoraggruppamenti di Manovra"

The following month

The 177th Infantry Battalion was raised in Simcoe County

A bronzed metal (magntic) cross pattée with crossed swords between the arms of the cross

Austria, Imperial A Leopold Order With Commander's Decoration, C.1915 United Republic of dated "1914-1918" on the reverseA typical First War period issue cross in bronze gilt and enamels, hallmarked on the ring, 31. 5 mm x 58. 2 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, with two piece bronze gilt and enamelled small (Klein) Commander's War Decoration attached to triangular ribbon; minor crazing in the white enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, otherwise in extremely fine condition.