An Austrian Merit Cross 1st Class; (1914-1918) with Case by Bergmann
Rudolph's Crown,;: Bronze gilt with red and white enamels, maker marked "BERGAMNN" on the ring, 37 mm x 59.8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original triangular ribbon, crazing evident in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, date stamped "1916", stamped "BRONZE" and maker marked "ETUIS & CASSETTEN FABRIK J. G. BERGMANN WIEN VII" on the bottom, Austrian coat-of-arms on the inside lid, soiled recessed medal bed, lid strap severed, case very fine. (C:50)

