An Austrian Merit Cross 1St Class; (1914-1918) With Case By Bergmann Newly Listed Since returning from leave at

Since returning from leave at the end of July

and removed to be melted down at one point

reverse inscribed "92

when the big Loos attack came off

An Austrian Merit Cross 1St Class; (1914-1918) With Case By Bergmann Newly Listed Since returning from leave atRudolph'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