Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed He was to spend five

He was to spend five days here before leaving for his unit in the field on February 4

including a bronze grade badge

December 5

44 mm (h - inclusive of imperial crown)

white cotton mesh with a blue cotton patch backer

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed He was to spend five(Kreigskreuz fr Zivilverdienste). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, maker marked "BACKRUCK" and hallmarked on the pin, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, off white felt medal bed, measuring 71. 8 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h) x 25 mm (d),