Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Auction Archive with dual integral suspension loops

with dual integral suspension loops

embroidered maker's label inscribed "GIEVES & HAWKES No

with golden wire hand embroidered inscription

it is in extremely fine condition

dated 20 May 1940

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Auction Archive with dual integral suspension loopsIn silver with red and white enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 34. 3 (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inscribed "MILITR VERDIENST KREUZ K. D." on the lid, white satin inside lid, black felt recessed medal bed, measuring 58 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) x 21