Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight, c.1920 GTRexclude above an inscription of “KLEINKALIBER”

above an inscription of “KLEINKALIBER” (“SMALL CALIBRE”)

He first saw action on the Punjab Frontier and in Tirah 1897-98

with a 59 mm long stick pin

while the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association was established as an organization by two Naval Reserve Chief Enginemen

For successful completion of this mission he was awarded the Knight’s Cross on June 14

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight, c.1920 GTRexclude above an inscription of “KLEINKALIBER”Instituted February 12 1816. Type III (1860 1918). Civil Division. In bronze gilt, a double headed eagle perched on an iron crown with enamel details, measures 29. 2 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 22. 0 grams (including ribbon), light enamel wear, replacement ribbon, remains in very fine condition.