Original WWI Imperial Austrian Gold Merit Cross by F. Braun in Original Case - Pre-1914 M3 Grease Gun Received from the kingdom of

Received from the kingdom of Nepal in 2003 we got just one case of these extremely scarce socket bayonets intended only to fit the

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Original WWI Imperial Austrian Gold Merit Cross by F. Braun in Original Case - Pre-1914 M3 Grease Gun Received from the kingdom ofOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice WWI issue Austrian Merit Cross class in gold. We have also seen this described as a "Merit Cross 4th Class," so there is some confusion regarding terminology. These were issued on red "civic" ribbons up until 1914, after which a white and red "laddered" military ribbon was used. The award is maker marked on the hanger ring with F. BRAUN IN WIEN, and comes complete with its civil issue red