Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration In Case, By V. Mayers’ Söhne Auction Archive the swords riveted to the

the swords riveted to the wreath

marked in black ink "Presented by IRVING AIR CHUTE OF GT

lined interior of the lid

gilding on wreath lost

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration In Case, By V. Mayers’ Söhne Auction Archive the swords riveted to the(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Kriegsdekoration und Etui). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with clasp, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red and white enameled arms, with a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised gilt of inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT), the reverse plain with white enameled arms, with gilt laurel branches through the