An Austrian Merit Cross 1St Class; (1914-1918) With Case By Bergmann Hold 34162" on the reverse

34162" on the reverse

on May 29th

1 Clasp - EXT

plus the protective cork strip on the underside having experienced partial separation at one end

Accompanied by a Ribbon Bar (with ribbons of the four Stars

An Austrian Merit Cross 1St Class; (1914-1918) With Case By Bergmann Hold 34162" on the reverseRudolph's Crown,;: Bronze gilt with red and white enamels, maker marked "BERGAMNN" on the ring, 37 mm x 59. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original triangular ribbon, crazing evident in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, date stamped "1916", stamped "BRONZE" and maker marked "ETUIS & CASSETTEN FABRIK J. G. BERGMANN WIEN VII" on the