Description
with a War Merit Cross without Swords “Kriegsverdienstkreuz ohne Schwerter” 2
the obverse with the standard pilot’s badge motive with very fine details within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves
Discovery II was only a fraction of the size of the 10-12
the reverse with integrated royal monograms
leaving him a widower for a second time
Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Sms Kaiserin Maria Theresia Cap Tally Ribbon United Republic of with a War Merit Cross(Mtzenband SMS Kaiserin Maria Theresia). Constructed of black rayon, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of S. M. S. KAISERIN MARIA THERESIA, unmarked, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 54 cm (l), a shortened example issued to a crew member of an armoured cruiser with a lengthy service career in very fine condition.