Austria, Imperial. A Memorial Cross For Kaiser And King Franz Joseph, 2Nd Class, C.1916 Hold cypher of Michael I and

cypher of Michael I and inscribed "Coroana Romaniei Ofiter" on the lid

not maker marked but likely of German manufacture

measuring 119 mm x 54 mm

and R/144237 Sergeant William Charles Scott (Bombardier) of Listowel

scattered chipping in the black paint and surface wear evident on the wash

Austria, Imperial. A Memorial Cross For Kaiser And King Franz Joseph, 2Nd Class, C.1916 Hold cypher of Michael I andAn example of an Imperial Austrian Memorial Cross for Kaiser Franz Joseph I Second Class Erinnerungskreuz an Kaiser und Knig Franz Joseph I Zweite Klasse; constructed of silver and silvered bronze; the obverse consisting of a cross pattee, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the cross and laurel leaves bordering the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central silvered bronze medallion depicting the rightward facing bust of Franz Joseph,