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Iron Cross of Merit (Železný kríž za zásluhy) 1916-1918
Iron cross pattée alisée with magnetic core on swivel crown suspension; the face with a circular central medallion bearing the initials ‘FJ’ (for Emperor Franz Joseph I, 1848-1916) encircled by a ring bearing the inscription ‘VIRIBUS UNITIS’ (Strength through Unity); the reverse with a circular central medallion bearing the date ‘1916’ within a circular ring with a stylised laurel wreath; on possibly original trifold wartime ribbon
The Cross was instituted on 1 April 1916 in two grades - Iron with and without Crown - as a need had been perceived for a grade below the existing Gold and Silver to reward the many people of lower ranks performing exceptional acts and services in wartime, especially in the support and auxiliary services.
Early examples, such as this, were in iron but as wartime shortages became more acute, zinc alloy (Kriegsmetall) was substituted.
| File name | 7sterreich_Eisernes_Kreuz_f_r_Verdienst.JPG |
| File Size | 39.04k |
| Dimensions | 621 x 476 |
| Linked to | Istvan Tettinger |
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