Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Cross, C.1965 Auction In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred

In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferred to the U-boat branch

The blade's obverse ricasso is maker marked "W

they remain in pristine condition

with some loss of finish and minor oxidation evident

Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Cross, C.1965 Auction In early 1918 Meendsen-Bohlken transferredOf recent manufacture in Rothe style, a I class cross with white enamel arms bordered in thick red enamel, the obverse medallion features the inscription VER DIENST (Merit) on a white enamelled field with a red enamelled surround, the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly, measures 61. 3mm (w) x 61. 4mm (h), weighing 62. 8 grams, small holes in enamel behind inscription, in very fine condition.