Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, First Period (One Class), Type III with War Decoration Republic of nther Gehrts was born on

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with various maker marks evident on the reverse of six of the badges

The purpose of the book is to clear Hodapp’s name and to prevent other businesses doing the same to their business rivals in the future

measuring 55 mm (h) x 63 mm (w)

190mm (w) x 167mm (l) x 75mm (d)

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, First Period (One Class), Type III with War Decoration Republic of nther Gehrts was born on(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. First Period (1849 1914). (c. 1860s issue). An early and well preserved example of this award, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original broad tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the