An Austrian Military Merit Cross With Second Class Military Merit Cross Decoration Buy Now sticker on the bottom

sticker on the bottom

even though it fired torpedoes at British and Canadian vessels on two separate occasions

the buckle securing the strap where it folds around to the reverse and is riveted in place

when such devices were usued in absence of official badges that were either not available or not being issued

The "fascio" insignia was used on the hat and the collar tabs

An Austrian Military Merit Cross With Second Class Military Merit Cross Decoration Buy Now sticker on the bottomA well preserved Austrian Military Merit Cross; constructed of fine quality manufacture silver and red and white enamels; with matching decoration of the Second Class Military Merit Cross (with golden swords) on the original triangular fold ribbon; measuring 30 mm x 30 mm; very fine condition.