Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Cross, C.1965 Auction they remain in pristine condition

they remain in pristine condition

each pocket with a decorative pleat and fold over flap with reinforced button hole for the dark tan button

In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred to the U-boat branch

dated "1914-1916" on the reverse

steel blue cloth exterior

Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Cross, C.1965 Auction they remain in pristine conditionOf recent manufacture in Rothe style, a I class cross with white enamel arms bordered in thick red enamel, the obverse medallion features the inscription VER DIENST (Merit) on a white enamelled field with a red enamelled surround, the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly, measures 61. 3mm (w) x 61. 4mm (h), weighing 62. 8 grams, small holes in enamel behind inscription, in very fine condition.