Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, First Period (One Class), Type III with War Decoration visually-hidden A lot of four German

A lot of four German Reichsfinanzverwaltung (Customs Service) shoulder boards

including a General and officer seated at a table reviewing maps

Undated Reverse

he returned to Glory in August 1917

edged by blue twisted Celleon (indicating Reserve)

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, First Period (One Class), Type III with War Decoration visually-hidden A lot of four German(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. First Period (1849 1914). (c. 1860s issue). An early and well preserved example of this award, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the