Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed The Cross was instituted on

The Cross was instituted on December 26

with MO IV monogram at centre of badge

44 mm (h - inclusive of imperial crown)

He was to spend five days here before leaving for his unit in the field on February 4

including a bronze grade badge

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed The Cross was instituted on(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),