An Outstanding & Mint Austrian Merit Cross; 1St Class Gold Cross With Crown Auction Archive officially impressed: John Marsh

officially impressed: John Marsh

including Fitzsimons

were placed in the category of Verstärkter Grenzaufsichtsdienst (VGAD) (Reinforced Border Custody Service)

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consisting of 1) Three War Merit Crosses Second Class with Swords

An Outstanding & Mint Austrian Merit Cross; 1St Class Gold Cross With Crown Auction Archive officially impressed: John Marsh2nd Period with Large Crown (1875 1914), Cased: An absolutely mint example in gold with red and white enamels, hallmarked and maker marked "V. MAYER'S SHNE" and "IN WIEN" (V. Mayer's Son, Vienna) on the ring, 35. 8 mm x 56. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original triangular ribbon, mint. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, maker marked "V. MAYER'S SHNE WIEN" on the inside lid, recessed dark green