the obverse with white enameled arms with stylized flame designs
The Oak Leaves and Swords were subsequently edited into the photo
Approved and recognized by the French government on July 30
measuring 13 mm x 14 mm
contact marks present on the reverse of the central insignia
Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Cross With Iii Class War Decoration, By A. Reitterer, C.1930 GTRexclude the obverse with white enameledInstituted October 24, 1849. In silver, a white and red enamelled cross pattee, the center medallion with the gilt inscription VER DIENST (For Merit), sections of a gilt wreath in each quadrant of the arms denotes III Class war decoration, the reverse presents a single vertica pin marked AR denoting manufacture by Anton Reitterer, and 935 silver mark, measures 61. 10mm (w) x 60. 80mm (h), weighs 74. 7 grams, enamels intact, oxidation to silver on