Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased GTRexclude scattered small tears present throughout

scattered small tears present throughout the remainder of the ribbon

as he was diagnosed with his illness while with the Army

He returned to Canada and was discharged upon demobilization on January 25

California (dated October 29

in solid silver (marked SILBER 990 on the rim)

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased GTRexclude scattered small tears present throughoutIn silver with red and white enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 34. 3 (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inscribed "MILITR VERDIENST KREUZ K. D." on the lid, white satin inside lid, black felt recessed medal bed, measuring 58 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) x 21