Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1870 Newly Listed dated to March 20

dated to March 20

The 5th Battalion’s role in June 1917 was therefore one of sustained frontline service

one side bearing a white cotton disk 65

the outer edge trimmed in red cord piping

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1870 Newly Listed dated to March 20(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse). (1849 1914 issue). Civil Division. Constructed of silver, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT) within a ring of red enamel, the reverse with white enameled arms and centre, measuring 30. 9 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 57 grams including ribbon, unmarked, on loop for