Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merit, III Class Cross
(Kreigskreuz für Zivilverdienste). Instituted in 1915. In silver, a white enamelled cross with a wreath over the 12 and 6 o’clock arms, the obverse medallion features the initials FJI surrounded by the inscription MERITO CIVILI TEMPORE BELLI MCMXV, reverse with a single vertical pin assembly, marked on pin with CM makers mark, A (denoting Vienna manufacture), and a Diana’s Head 2 A mark on the base (denoting .900 silver fineness and Vienna from 1872-1922), measures 45mm (w) x 45.5mm (h), weighs 28.8 grams, light wear to enamels, marks to edges, dark patina, remains in very fine condition.

