Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Iii Class Newly Listed the reverse with the inscription

the reverse with the inscription BENEMERENTI encircled by two crossed laurel branches

silver-coloured metal buttons bordering the breast and meeting an equal number of reinforced button holes on the opposite side

accompanied by Buckingham Palace Letter and Condolence Card

Footnote: The Congolese Order of Civic Merit was issued in three classes: I Class (Gold)

Let us hope that your brothers will be able to return to you soon

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Iii Class Newly Listed the reverse with the inscriptionFour 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.