Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, First Period (One Class), Type III, Attributed Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The squadron was formed on

The squadron was formed on November 11

he was transferred to the 22nd Battalion for service in the French theatre

on a dark green wool backer

two sections (four guns) limbering up when the Afghans were 15 yards away

97 mm x 43

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, First Period (One Class), Type III, Attributed Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The squadron was formed on(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. First Period (1849 1914). (c. 1913 issue). A 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 tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed with Verdienst (Merit) in cut out