Austria, Imperial. A War Merit Cross In Gold, By Vincent Mayer’s Sohne, C. 1918 Buy Now George riveted to the case

George riveted to the case (24mm x 24mm)

Impressed: 01932604 S

but fragile

There is a "TAILORED BY CRADDOCKS" label in the collar and a label on the inside right lapel inscribed "The Craddock Uniforms / KANSAS CITY

Sikes was transferred on June 5

Austria, Imperial. A War Merit Cross In Gold, By Vincent Mayer’s Sohne, C. 1918 Buy Now George riveted to the case(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui). Instituted December 2, 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. An 18kt Gold (tested) cross pattee with red enamelled arms, the center obverse presenting a FJ on a white enamel field within a Gold border, surrounded by the inscription VIRIBUS UNITIS (Strength Through Unity), the reverse presents 1849 in Gold on a white enamel field, in a Gold lightly pebbled border, surmounted by a delicate crown, measures 35. 63mm (w) x 55.