Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Archive each arm composed of a

each arm composed of a cluster of thirteen individual smooth rays

marked "Patriae ac Humanitati 1864-1914 K

with embroidered litzen in silver/aluminum wire with central red stripes

Comprising: 1939-45 Star

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased Archive each arm composed of aIn silver with red and white enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 34. 3 (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inscribed "MILITR VERDIENST KREUZ K. D." on the lid, white satin inside lid, black felt recessed medal bed, measuring 58 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) x 21