Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross With War Decoration & Swords, By Rudol Souval, C.1935 Auction inscribed "Orden za vojne zasluge

inscribed "Orden za vojne zasluge sa srebrnim mačevima" on the lid

7 mm thick at its widest point near the haft (shaft) and 2

an air attack by bombers of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) based in Libya

It was composed of the 85th Infantry Division

Austria, Republic. A Military Merit Cross With War Decoration & Swords, By Rudol Souval, C.1935 Auction inscribed "Orden za vojne zaslugeCross in silver, silver gilt and enamels (reverse cartouche also enameled), of multi piece construction, 61. 25mm x 62. 0mm, of excellent quality manufacture, unmarked, but typical cross by WWI maker of this cross Rudol Souval, circa 1930 manufacture, enamels intact, in near mint condition.