Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Bravery Medal Auction marked "A4"

marked "A4"

the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original shortened neck ribbon

Dolan's service number is recorded as 21345 on the National Archives website (not 21045 as per the medal)

measures 118

excellent photo of Army Officer’s daggers in wear

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Bravery Medal Auction marked "A4"(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Type II (1914 1918 Issue). A Military Merit Cross III Class, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enamelled arms, with laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion inscribed with VERDIENST (Merit), the reverse with white enamelled arms and a white