Austria, Empire. Two Merit Decorations, C.1917 Newly Listed before being discharged on October

before being discharged on October 12th

The blade is strong and very good quality

slotted for ribbon insert

Army Feldwebel Anti-Tank Straps & Boards - Unit “73”– set of four

scattered oxidation spots on the reverse

Austria, Empire. Two Merit Decorations, C.1917 Newly Listed before being discharged on OctoberCross of Merit, 2nd Class, Third Period (1914 1918): Verdienstkreuz. Instituted in 1849. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, the head flanked by the number "2" (silver fineness) on the left and the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "G. A. S." (G. A. Scheid) on the ring, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), chipping evident in the