Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class Cross, by V. Mayer & Sohne Archive 54 MM (w) x 41

54 MM (w) x 41

named to “FELDWEBEL WALTER BOTTKE” of 3

Footnote: John Fraser was born on May 18

It was also awarded for ten years' service prior to the creation of the long service awards

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class Cross, by V. Mayer & Sohne Archive 54 MM (w) x 41Instituted October 24, 1849. In silver gilt, with red and white enamelled cross, wreath in the quadrants between the arms, reverse in plain white enamels, marked on the suspension with a VM denoting Vincent Mayer & Sohne, A for Vienna manufacture and a Dianas head (Dianakopf) (which was used between 1872 and 1922), the head flanked by a "2" on the left, worn on triangular ribbon with swords device, measures 31. 0mm (w) x 34. 4mm (h inclusive of