{"product_id":"austria-imperial-a-military-merit-cross-iii-class-by-scheid-in-case-c1915-eu24587","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, measures 31.6 mm (w) x 35.1 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), weighs 18.19 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor enamel wear, remains in very fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContained in a textured burgundy exterior marked MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ K.D., interior with silk lid, 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, scuffing to exterior edges, very fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49801419948309,"sku":"EU24587","price":347.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24587_4.jpg?v=1773324128","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/austria-imperial-a-military-merit-cross-iii-class-by-scheid-in-case-c1915-eu24587","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}