Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed December 5

December 5

white cotton mesh with a blue cotton patch backer

including a bronze grade badge

the reverse bears a blue stamp reading “STUDIO KOWILSKY ILICA 21 - TEL

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed December 5(Kreigskreuz fr Zivilverdienste). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, maker marked "BACKRUCK" and hallmarked on the pin, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, off white felt medal bed, measuring 71. 8 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h) x 25 mm (d),