Austria, Empire. A Lot Of Awards And Badges, C.1918 United Republic of commander of Cruiser Division 4

commander of Cruiser Division 4 (CruDiv 4) was fatally injured helping the sailors man handle the fire hoses to put out the massive flames during the latter attack

as he is described as short (167cm/5 ft

broke out of the fiery death traps

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Austria, Empire. A Lot Of Awards And Badges, C.1918 United Republic of commander of Cruiser Division 4(Militrverdienstkreuz III. Klasse). Instituted on October 22, 1849 by Franz Joseph. (Issued 1849 1918). A silver cross pattee with red and white enamels; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed VERDIENST (German Merit), the reverse all in white enamels, on loop for suspension with a silver hallmark for 900 silver content, measuring 30. 98 mm (w) x 31. 54 mm (h), weighing 17. 5 grams, in good condition. A grouping of two patriotic