Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class with War Decoration and Swords Hold stamped "2045" in black ink

stamped "2045" in black ink on the underside of the holster sleeve

' Duplicate Copies will be supplied at reduced rates

constructed of a zink alloy with white enamel

The enamel is in the colours of the Austrian Bundes-flag

"BURMA" below

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class with War Decoration and Swords Hold stamped "2045" in black ink(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Kriegsdekoration und Schwertern). Instituted 24 October 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. (1914 1918 Issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with sword clasp, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with white enameled arms trimmed with red enameled borders, joined through the quadrants by a circular and green enameled laurel leaf