Austria, Empire. A Cross Of Merit, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1915 Newly Listed A Social Welfare Medal -

A Social Welfare Medal - In silvered tombac

framed by branches of oak leaves on either side at the bottom and a ribbon banner above inscribed "VEREIN EHM 114 KONSTANZ"

" Nordland " embroidered in the center in silvery-grey threads

Constructed of heavily silvered bronze

stating that he was married to Margaret

Austria, Empire. A Cross Of Merit, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1915 Newly Listed A Social Welfare Medal -(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. Third Period. A silver Latin cross with rounded edges, with red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse; the obverse with a central silver medallion, inscribed FJ (Franz Josef) in capital lettering; the reverse with a similar medallion, dated 1849; on a loop for suspension; suspended from a correct replacement ribbon with crossed swords; measuring 37. 67 mm (w) x 41. 47 mm (h); weighing 11. 4 grams; in