Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude the obverse medallion in silver

the obverse medallion in silver gilt features a white enamelled cross on a red enamelled field

while a brown leather sweatband surrounds the lower edge

superposing by a Saltire Cross

including a Kyffhäuser League stick pin

A certificate for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude the obverse medallion in silver(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