Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit, Iv Class, With Case, By F. Braun Auction with the reverse labelled “Flugplatz

with the reverse labelled “Flugplatz Bondeurs - Bay

maker marked "DIEGES & CLUST" on the screwback

and black threaded embroidery depicting a shield in front of a factory

A bronze oval badge

on a loop for suspension - accompanied by a correct replacement ribbon

Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit, Iv Class, With Case, By F. Braun Auction with the reverse labelled “Flugplatz(Verdienstkreuz IV. Klasse mit Etui). Issued 1914 1918. Third Period. Constructed of silver, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ (Franz Josef), circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES), the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing a date of 1849, on a loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, the loop with a makers mark of F.