Austria, Imperial. A Patriotic Iron Cross Medal United Republic of suspended from a 6

suspended from a 6

The front opening of the tunic has ten large metal eyes sewn in place

He was discharged to reinforcements at Etaples on the 28th

Constructed of silver-grey machine-embroidered thread on a black wool background

The order was established with a decree on December 25

Austria, Imperial. A Patriotic Iron Cross Medal United Republic of suspended from a 6An Iron Cross paty constructed of bronze and white and black enamels, the obverse bears a central double headed eagle, the arms are of black enamel with a white enamel border, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown and the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914 15, the reverse is plain and bears the maker mark GES GESCHTZ, on an ornate teardrop shaped black enamel suspension loop, measuring 31. 06 mm (w) x 34. 56 mm (h), very fine.