Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Auction Archive who is against us)

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0 mm (d) x 36

credited with having served in Canada and on the High Seas on Sea-Going Ships-of-War (Atlantic Zone)

It is also stamped in black ink "DE RUTZ MORENO CARACAS" (by Rutz Loreno of Caracas) in the dome between the moisture shield and the front of the cap

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Auction Archive who is against us)(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),