Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude but its strength never reached

but its strength never reached more than a brigade

A certificate for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

superposing by a Saltire Cross

1935 Federation of German Civil Servants Tinnie - "Reichsbund der Deutschen Beamten

Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude but its strength never reached(Merito Civili Tempore Belli). Instituted in 1915. In silver, cross in white enamel with silver border, obverse centrepiece shows monogram FJI for Franz Joseph I surrounded by the inscription Merito Civili Tempore Belli, vertical pinback, 45. 6 mm, very fine condition. In case of issue, with detached hinge, fine. Footnote: The War Cross for Civil Merits was a civil award instituted on 16 August, 1915 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was awarded from 1915