Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, III. Class, Second Period (1914-1918) visually-hidden well hallmarked on reverse on

well hallmarked on reverse on both swords 56 zolotniks ( 14kt gold)

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flanked by initials “DAK” and a date of “1941”

as awarded to N

with various articles under the headings: The Twelve Diamonds

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, III. Class, Second Period (1914-1918) visually-hidden well hallmarked on reverse on(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Second Period (1914 1918 Issue). A Military Merit Cross III Class, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with crossed swords, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a