Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit, Iv Class, With Case, By F. Braun Auction maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST"

maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST" on the screwback

one with one of two prongs intact

taking the position of Naval Attache in London

on a loop for suspension - accompanied by a correct replacement ribbon

Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit, Iv Class, With Case, By F. Braun Auction maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST"(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse mit Etui). Issued 1914 1918. Third Period. Constructed of silver, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ (Franz Josef), circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES), the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing a date of 1849, on a loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, the loop with a makers mark of F.