Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased GTRexclude including four letters from Sachsenhausen

including four letters from Sachsenhausen prisoner Max Wildmann (Inmate Number 13287) to his family in Frankfurt

The firing of Seeley's battery was splendid

a ship designated to carry prisoners of war (AKA known as Japanese "Hell Ships"

in matte-finished brass

scattered silvering wear and spotting

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, Iii Class With War Decoration, Cased GTRexclude including four letters from SachsenhausenIn silver with red and white enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 34. 3 (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping and loss evident in the red enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon pebbled exterior, inscribed "MILITR VERDIENST KREUZ K. D." on the lid, white satin inside lid, black felt recessed medal bed, measuring 58 mm (w) x 110 mm (h) x 21