Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross 3Rd Class With Case , C.1916 Hold the first eight awards plated

the first eight awards plated

In late 1937

(Vlaamsch Nationale Verbond = VNV): Silvered die-stamped zinc

each side overlaid in the centre by a separate white cotton disc measuring 72 cm in diameter

The one that was used most often was to signal going over the top

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross 3Rd Class With Case , C.1916 Hold the first eight awards platedSilver with red and white enamels, marked "A" on the bottom of the loop, maker marked "M" (V. Mayers Shne Wien) and silver hallmarked on the integral ring, 30. 7 mm, original triangular ribbon, chipping evident in the red enamels on the right tip of the lower arm, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ III. KLASSE K. D." on the lid, maker marked "V. MAYERS SHNE WIEN" on the inside lid, recessed medal