{"product_id":"austria-imperial-a-military-merit-cross-iii-class-by-scheid-in-case-c1915-eu24533","title":"Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class by Scheid, in Case, c.1915","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Militärverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Type II (1914-1918 Issue). A Military Merit Cross III Class, of multi-piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels,  consisting of a Cross Pattée with red and white enamelled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion inscribed with “VERDIENST” (Merit), the reverse with white enamelled arms and center, marked on the integral suspension ring with GAS denoting Scheid manufacture, on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon bearing crossed sword device, measures 31.1 mm (w) x 34.7 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), weighs 17.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), notable enamel chips to the reverse medallion and 9 o’clock arm, several small enamel chips to the obverse medallion and arms, in very fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContained in a textured burgundy exterior marked MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ K.D., interior with silk lid marked V. MAYER \u0026amp; SOHNE, WEIN, with black velvet medal bed, measures 67 mm (w) x 115 mm (h) x 23 mm (d), functional hinge and clasp, minor areas of discoloration, base is warped so lid does not meet base along the edges, scuffing to exterior edges, near very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49765013455125,"sku":"EU24533","price":358.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24533_5.jpg?v=1770759108","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/austria-imperial-a-military-merit-cross-iii-class-by-scheid-in-case-c1915-eu24533","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}