Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, V. Mayer & Sons, c. 1918 Auction with extensive oxidation evident to

with extensive oxidation evident to the core of the cross

1942) by Major General Clayton Bissell

601 medals have been awarded

oxidation and paint loss evident throughout

On both sides of the sidecap are enameled metal rivets to allow air flow into the cap

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, V. Mayer & Sons, c. 1918 Auction with extensive oxidation evident to(Militrverdienstkreuz, III Klasse). Instituted October 22nd, 1849. (c. 1918 issue). Constructed of silver and silver gilt with multi coloured enamels, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its period original Austrian style tri folded ribbon featuring gilded crossed swords, consisting of a silver Cross Patte with a silver gilt laurel wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse of the cross with red and white