Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Third Class with Case, by Rothe Newly Listed this type of cap insignia

this type of cap insignia continued to be worn by Fire Protection Police Officers

Four reinforced buttonholes are set into the left flap

An Enlisted Police Belt Buckle - In silvered aluminum

A round medal constructed of bronze gilt with a black matte finish

where much larger crowds were watching

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Third Class with Case, by Rothe Newly Listed this type of cap insignia(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Second Period (1914 1918 Issue). A Military Merit Cross III Class, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with crossed swords, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a