Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval Auction Charles Felix sent him to

Charles Felix sent him to Spain

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Great Britain (MID Emblem

It was awarded to recognize Austrian citizens for faithfully supporting the monarchy and Austria

obverse illustrating Napoleon Bonaparte with long hair and wearing an embroidered uniform

Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval Auction Charles Felix sent him to(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