Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude photo appears to be attached

photo appears to be attached to a photo album at one time

which was soon changed to "Neuralgia" on November 6

while a brown leather sweatband surrounds the lower edge

1935 Federation of German Civil Servants Tinnie - "Reichsbund der Deutschen Beamten

A certificate for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Austria, Imperial. A War Cross for Civil Merits, III Class, Cased, By Rudolf Souval GTRexclude photo appears to be attached(Merito Civili Tempore Belli). Instituted in 1915. In silver, cross in white enamel with silver border, obverse centrepiece shows monogram FJI for Franz Joseph I surrounded by the inscription Merito Civili Tempore Belli, vertical pinback, 45. 6 mm, very fine condition. In case of issue, with detached hinge, fine. Footnote: The War Cross for Civil Merits was a civil award instituted on 16 August, 1915 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was awarded from 1915