Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed Dihm retired at the end

Dihm retired at the end of 1944

44 mm (h - inclusive of imperial crown)

with MO IV monogram at centre of badge

The filter completes with breathing holes retaining a period original filtration apparatus consisting of a cotton base with carbon and other elements

He was to spend five days here before leaving for his unit in the field on February 4

Austria, Empire. A War Cross For Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1915 Newly Listed Dihm retired at the end(Kreigskreuz fr Zivilverdienste). Instituted in 1915. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with white enamels, maker marked "BACKRUCK" and hallmarked on the pin, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled exterior, inside lid in white cloth and padded, off white felt medal bed, measuring 71. 8 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h) x 25 mm (d),