Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, with Swords, by Rothe Republic of 8mm (w) x 65

8mm (w) x 65

north of Souchez

measuring 200 mm x 46 mm (unfolded)

It was replaced by the "Order of Honour" by a Decree of the Presidium of the USSR on December 28

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, with Swords, by Rothe Republic of 8mm (w) x 65(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Type II (1914 1918 Issue). A Military Merit Cross III Class, in silver with red and white enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enamelled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion inscribed with VERDIENST (Merit), the reverse with white enamels and hand etched laurels, well marked on