Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed Garrison Artillery)

Garrison Artillery)

1917 and 1932

the obverse centre presents a central medallion with the head of Bernardo O’Higgins facing right within a ring inscribed BERNARDO O’HIGGINS CHILE

constructed of a sturdy black pressed composite fibre

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed Garrison Artillery)(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),