Austria, Empire. Two Merit Decorations, C.1917 Newly Listed the pockets measuring 65 mm

the pockets measuring 65 mm x 85 mm each

The blade is strong and very good quality

slotted for ribbon insert

the couple eventually retiring to Grand Bend

with its medal ribbon bar style ribbon sewn to the loop

Austria, Empire. Two Merit Decorations, C.1917 Newly Listed the pockets measuring 65 mmCross of Merit, 2nd Class, Third Period (1914 1918): Verdienstkreuz. Instituted in 1849. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, the head flanked by the number "2" (silver fineness) on the left and the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "G. A. S." (G. A. Scheid) on the ring, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), chipping evident in the