Austria, Empire. A Cross Of Merit, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1915 Auction screw back with maker marked

screw back with maker marked ROMAN TAVAST TALLINN

with Gold and enameled center

with light mothing and thinning of the wool

obverse engraver marked "PAUL WISSAERT"

Constructed of high quality golden-yellow machine embroidery in the shape of a steering wheel

Austria, Empire. A Cross Of Merit, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1915 Auction screw back with maker marked(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. Third Period. A silver Latin cross with rounded edges, with red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse; the obverse with a central silver medallion, inscribed FJ (Franz Josef) in capital lettering; the reverse with a similar medallion, dated 1849; on a loop for suspension; suspended from a correct replacement ribbon with crossed swords; measuring 37. 67 mm (w) x 41. 47 mm (h); weighing 11. 4 grams; in