Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class Cross with War Decoration and II Class Small Decoration, c.1915 GTRexclude with early 20th Century bullion

with early 20th Century bullion thread strategically holding the 7 o'clock sword and eagle firmly in place

mounted to a base via two prongs

the reverse with two threaded posts retaining original nuts and a circular zink backplate

the obverse centerpiece illustrating a standing Saint Raymond in blue

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class Cross with War Decoration and II Class Small Decoration, c.1915 GTRexclude with early 20th Century bullion(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Kriegsdekoration und Miniatur). Instituted 24 October 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. (1914 1918 Issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon indeed with a gilded and enameled II Class Small Decoration with Swords, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with white enameled arms trimmed with red enameled borders, joined through the