Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class with War Decoration and Swords United Republic of 11th Machine Gun Battalion

11th Machine Gun Battalion

with a red wool winged propeller insignia and the number “1”) stitched onto the obverse

(Wehrpäße mit Papiere)

A drawstring is set into the right side of the interior to ensure a secure fit with the shako

It appears that under the authority of the Supreme Army Command

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class with War Decoration and Swords United Republic of 11th Machine Gun Battalion(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