Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity two pins with pinchpin clasps

two pins with pinchpin clasps on reverse

MARK III 1913 Part I printed by the Government Printing Bureau

nine silvered buttons

Construction

Stamped onto the crown in black ink is a size stamp of “56”

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity two pins with pinchpin clasps(Kreigskreuz fr Zivilverdienste). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, maker marked "BACKRUCK" and hallmarked on the pin, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, off white felt medal bed, measuring 71. 8 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h) x 25 mm (d),