Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit In Gold With Case, By V. Mayers Söhne, Ca. 1908 United Republic of 89x137mm original photograph in excellent

89x137mm original photograph in excellent condition

with a standard soldered-on catch

and green enameled florets between the arms of the cross

These accomplishments reflect great credit upon Lieutenant Colonel LeClair

each designed with flaps with reinforced button holes and silvered magnetic buttons with pebbled uppers

Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit In Gold With Case, By V. Mayers Söhne, Ca. 1908 United Republic of 89x137mm original photograph in excellent(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1850 1918 issue). Constructed of 18 kt. Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms and a Gold frame, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a central Gold monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a Gold date of