Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1870 visually-hidden " It was finally determined

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reverse bearing an engraved anchor and “No

" and signed by the Clerk

58 mm long stick pin

I am proud to have served as your division commander

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1870 visually-hidden " It was finally determined(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse). (1849 1914 issue). Civil Division. Constructed of silver, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of VERDIENST (MERIT) within a ring of red enamel, the reverse with white enameled arms and centre, measuring 30. 9 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h), weighs 11. 57 grams including ribbon, unmarked, on loop for