Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit In Gold With Case, By V. Mayers Söhne, Ca. 1908 United Republic of with its correct replacement ribbon

with its correct replacement ribbon - marked with the Austrian mark for 935 silver content on the ring

with a standard soldered-on catch

and green enameled florets between the arms of the cross

that Lawrence was officially presumed to be dead

inscribed in Art Deco style text "OPERA NAZIONALE BALILLA"

Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit In Gold With Case, By V. Mayers Söhne, Ca. 1908 United Republic of with its correct replacement ribbon(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Etui). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1850 1918 issue). Constructed of 18 kt. Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms and a Gold frame, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a central Gold monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a Gold date of