Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross, Iii Class, By Etuis & Cassetten, C.1916 Archive version known as “RS Square

version known as “RS Square Crimp with Flat Wire Catch”

showing terrible destruction caused by bombardment and fire

This panicked the captain into running his vessel aground against a sandbank

having served continuously in the Canadian Army

Iron Crescent War Medal

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross, Iii Class, By Etuis & Cassetten, C.1916 Archive version known as “RS SquareAustria. Merit Cross "1849", 3rd Class, 3rd Period (1914 1918), Cased: Bronze gilt with red and white enamels, silvered crown, marked with a six pointed star on the ring, 37. 5 mm x 60. 5 mm, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, coat of arms of Franz Joseph I on the inside lid, soiled recessed medal bed, maker marked "ETUIS & CASSETTEN FABRIK J. G.