Military Merit Cross, II Class Cross
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SKU: 02.AUT.0236.103.01.000
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A 1935-1938 Issue. A fine quality manufacture and very well preserved 1935-1938 issue Military Merit Cross Second Class Neck Cross; in silver; the outer layer of the cross with red enamels, and the inner layer with white enamels; with a central enameled medallion featuring a gold double headed eagle; the reverse plain; on a loop and broad ring for suspension from its period original neck ribbon; measuring 51.35 mm (w) x 55.77 mm (h); weighing 34.6 grams; with some red residue seeping out from the centre of the cross; in overall near extremely fine condition.
This cross was awarded to Officers and enlisted men in the Austrian Armed forces in recognition of meritorious service.
The award was only awarded for 4 years, and it was suppressed following the annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938.
The obverse features the image in gilt of the double-headed Austrian eagle.
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