Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Buy Now Four rows of light gray

Four rows of light gray cord wound with fine silver bullion wire

with excellent details and fine old patina

1883 based on the proposition of the then Minister of Agriculture Jules Méline

A pair of shoulder boards constructed of grass green wool

measuring 193 mm x 260 mm each

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Buy Now Four rows of light grayIn silver with red and white enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 34. 3 (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inscribed "MILITR VERDIENST KREUZ K. D." on the lid, white satin inside lid, black felt recessed medal bed, measuring 58 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) x 21