Austria: Military Merit Cross
original packet of issue with “Eisernes Kreuz
stating that he had no previous military service and that his trade was that of Labourer
minor age-appropriate discolouration is evident along with a small tear to the edge
A postwar signed photo of SS-Oberstgruppenführer Paul Hausser
Austria, Empire. A Case For The Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross With Swords, 1917 Auction Austria: Military Merit CrossHardshelled, thatch textured maroon paper exterior on five sides, inscribed "F. J. O." (Franz Joseph Orden) in gold coloured ink on the lid, Royal coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the inside lid, white felt recessed medal bed, push latch closure, stamped "Schwerter" beside "191" in faded blue ink and maker marked "ETUIE UND KASSETTENFABRIK IG. BERGMANN WIEN VII" on the bottom, measuring 57 mm (w) x 107 mm (h) x 19 mm (h), spotting and wear evident