An Austrian Merit Cross "Piis Meritis" For Military Chaplains Buy Now A First War French War

A First War French War Cross -  Dated 1914-18

The thick black leather washer at the crossguard junction has two hairline cracks but remains intact

an anchor (made in Birmingham) and date marked "o" (1913)

Naming is officially impressed on the medals

held in place by large capped rivets on either end and a central rivet

An Austrian Merit Cross "Piis Meritis" For Military Chaplains Buy Now A First War French WarAn Austrian Merit Cross "Piis Meritis" for Military Chaplains Type III (1911 1918); Silver, with blue enameled centrepieces, 51. 8 mm x 59. 5 mm, on a triangular War ribbon, intact enamels, near extremely fine.