Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval certificate_of_authenticity measuring 192 mm (w) x

measuring 192 mm (w) x 264 mm (h)

an official Third Reich stamp in blue ink along with the stamped signature of the Oberzahlmeister (Chief Purser) on page 9

consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms set within a gilt frame

and it was promoted to Order

issued on board the Prinz Eugen on 21 September 1940

Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval certificate_of_authenticity measuring 192 mm (w) x(Merito Civili Tempore Belli). Instituted in 1915. In silver, cross in white enamel with silver border, obverse centrepiece shows monogram FJI for Franz Joseph I surrounded by the inscription Merito Civili Tempore Belli, vertical pinback, 45. 6 mm, very fine condition. In case of issue, with detached hinge, fine. Footnote: The War Cross for Civil Merits was a civil award instituted on 16 August, 1915 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was awarded from 1915