Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Iii Class United Republic of commanded by Brigadier General Earl

commanded by Brigadier General Earl Naiden and (from August 18

all undated and measuring 90 mm (w) x 65 mm (h)

photo marked in reverse type "34

It was awarded to military personnel

Here is where the controversy begins

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Iii Class United Republic of commanded by Brigadier General EarlFour piece construction, in silver with white enamels, Austrian hallmarked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) (which was used between 1872 and 1922), the head flanked by the number "2" (. 900 silver fineness) on the left and the assay city mark "A" (Vienna), city marked with an "A" (Vienna) in seven locations (five on the badge and one of the pin), and maker marked in three locations with a capital "W" (two on the badge and one of the pin), measuring 44.