Austria, Empire. A Lot Of Twenty Items consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 7mm (w) x 19

7mm (w) x 19

and was awarded the Swords and the Diamonds in an unusual double awarding on September 19

Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was instituted on June 25

78 mm x 78 mm

Austria, Empire. A Lot Of Twenty Items consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 7mm (w) x 19Includes: 1. Imperial and Royal (K. u. K.) Military Veteran's Association Badge: two piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and black enamels, secured in place to a base in bronze gilt with red enamels, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 75. 2 mm (h), maker marked "JOSEF ZIMBLER WIEN VII 2 BURGGASSE 33" on the intact clip, chipping evident in the white enamels on the insignia and in the red enamels in the crown on the base. 2. Infantry