Austria, Imperial. A Sovereign Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Gold Merit Cross Archive thus contributing importantly to the

thus contributing importantly to the success of the operations of 2 Canadian Corps during the liberation of Holland

50 mm long knurled pin

The document is dated to October 22

edge nicks on the BWM

Austria, Imperial. A Sovereign Order Of The Knights Of Malta, Gold Merit Cross Archive thus contributing importantly to the(Souverner Malteseorden Goldenes Verdienskreuz). A Gold Merit Cross constructed of silver gilt, presenting as a Maria Theresa Cross with partially ribbed arms, central medallion with a Maltese Cross circumscribed by MIL. ORDO EQUITUM MELIT. BENE MERENTI (WELL MERITING THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA), reverse with central medallion with raised date of 1916 within wreath, on loop for suspension from its period original war ribbon, unmarked,