Austria, Empire. Two First War Awards Auction Archive green wool strap with button

green wool strap with button hole

the former bearing a gilt inscription of “VERDIENSTKREUZ I

consisting of a wreath of oak and laurel leaves

including converted navy

an Austrian national socialist historian

Austria, Empire. Two First War Awards Auction Archive green wool strap with buttonIncludes: 1. Military Bravery Medal on War Ribbon with Crossed Swords, Bronze Grade (1914 1917) (Militr Verdienstmedaille "Signum Laudis"). Instituted in 1890. In bronze gilt, measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 51. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, spotting evident on the reverse of the crown, scattered gilt wear overall, crossed swords clasp in bronze gilt affixed to its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye. 2. Merit Cross "1849", Type III