Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Auction Archive A gilded silver Maltese cross

A gilded silver Maltese cross

this typically lasts less than two weeks) on November 5

It is also stamped in black ink "DE RUTZ MORENO CARACAS" (by Rutz Loreno of Caracas) in the dome between the moisture shield and the front of the cap

strong toned silver

Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - Magnetic/iron center

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Auction Archive A gilded silver Maltese cross(Kreigskreuz fr Zivilverdienste). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, maker marked "BACKRUCK" and hallmarked on the pin, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, off white felt medal bed, measuring 71. 8 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h) x 25 mm (d),