Austria, Empire. A Cross Of Merit, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1915 Newly Listed " Nordland " embroidered in

" Nordland " embroidered in the center in silvery-grey threads

the 19th Infantry Battalion reported that the strange machines had played an important part in the attack’s success

the crossed sword and baton in bands of silver

Constructed of heavily silvered bronze

Austria, Empire. A Cross Of Merit, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1915 Newly Listed " Nordland " embroidered in(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. Third Period. A silver Latin cross with rounded edges, with red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse; the obverse with a central silver medallion, inscribed FJ (Franz Josef) in capital lettering; the reverse with a similar medallion, dated 1849; on a loop for suspension; suspended from a correct replacement ribbon with crossed swords; measuring 37. 67 mm (w) x 41. 47 mm (h); weighing 11. 4 grams; in