Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers Söhne, C.1915 Hold October 15th 1941 he suffered

October 15th 1941 he suffered a gunshot wound to the left underarm

manufacturer's card glued in place in the base

the Battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion

a brass Cavalry insignia composed of crossed swords backed by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves affixed to the bell

the silver grade wound badge stick pin with a 48 mm long knurled pin

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers Söhne, C.1915 Hold October 15th 1941 he suffered(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1914 1918 issue). In silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Franz Joseph I on a pebbled background, circumscribed by a raised inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central raised date of 1849 on a pebbled background,