Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross 3Rd Class With Case , C.1916 Auction Contained in its original case

Contained in its original case of issue

dated May 17 1923

63 mm (w) x 44

while the blade itself exhibits twin fullers on both sides

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross 3Rd Class With Case , C.1916 Auction Contained in its original caseSilver with red and white enamels, marked "A" on the bottom of the loop, maker marked "M" (V. Mayers Shne Wien) and silver hallmarked on the integral ring, 30. 7 mm, original triangular ribbon, chipping evident in the red enamels on the right tip of the lower arm, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ III. KLASSE K. D." on the lid, maker marked "V. MAYERS SHNE WIEN" on the inside lid, recessed medal