Austria, Imperial. An Imperial Merit Cross, Fourth Class, By Rothe, C.1875 Hold for special designs

for special designs

1996) was one of Germany's Sturmgeschutz (assault gun) aces during World War II and was noted for his quick reactions

A large number of these badges were un-issued and were released onto the collectors market when the old shooting ground in Innsbruck was demolished (they had been stored there since the war)

Submarine Clasp – Silver grade

Austria, Imperial. An Imperial Merit Cross, Fourth Class, By Rothe, C.1875 Hold for special designsType II. 1875 1914 Issue. A fine quality manufacture and well preserved example of an Imperial Austrian 1914 1918 issue Imperial Merit Cross Fourth Class; in silver and red enamels; consisting of a red enameled cross with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Josef, circumscribed by Viribus Unitis (Latin Stand United); the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849; on a swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked