which in tense situations enabled him to hold his fire until his opponent had closed to point-blank range
22 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)
83 mm (h) x 127 mm (h) each
The front centre of the Shako also has a small
Accompanied with an officer's recipient tab confirming receipt of the medal with England clasp and numbered "64089"
Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, Type I, in Case, c.1880 Buy Now which in tense situations enabled(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. First Period (1849 1914). Civil Division. An early Military Merit Cross, in silver and enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enamelled arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion inscribed with VERDIENST (Merit), the reverse with white enamelled arms and center, marked on the integral suspension ring with an FR denoting Rothe manufacture, an Austria Hungary dog