Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval Newly Listed measuring 59 mm x 30

measuring 59 mm x 30 mm

First badge in red

the reverse with a crisp swastika with an oak leaves wreath with the Waffen-SS insignia in the center

a ribbon bar featuring five decorations

the reverse with a central medallion bearing a raised number “15” in Roman numerals

Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval Newly Listed measuring 59 mm x 30(Merito Civili Tempore Belli). Instituted in 1915. In silver, cross in white enamel with silver border, obverse centrepiece shows monogram FJI for Franz Joseph I surrounded by the inscription Merito Civili Tempore Belli, vertical pinback, 45. 6 mm, very fine condition. In case of issue, with detached hinge, fine. Footnote: The War Cross for Civil Merits was a civil award instituted on 16 August, 1915 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was awarded from 1915