Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class with War Decoration and Swords Auction with the crown retaining a

with the crown retaining a transparent plastic rhomboid moisture guard bearing the “ALKERO” trade name of the firm of Albert Kempf

In silver consisting of a Latin Cross set with white enameled arms

(Ehrenmedaille für treue Dienste

above a banner bearing an inscription of “WAM”

Footnote: The purposes of the Welcome Society of Pennsylvania were stated in its 1906 charter: to perpetuate the memory of those who came to America in the good ship (Welcome) in company with William Penn

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class with War Decoration and Swords Auction with the crown retaining a(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Kriegsdekoration und Schwertern). Instituted 24 October 1849 by Emperor Franz Joseph. (1914 1918 Issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon with sword clasp, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with white enameled arms trimmed with red enameled borders, joined through the quadrants by a circular and green enameled laurel leaf