Austria, Imperial. An 1813-14 Army Cross Hold case better than fine

case better than fine

on dark brown wool backing

along with his Second World War Index Cards

measuring 41 mm (w) x 43

earning him the Star

Austria, Imperial. An 1813-14 Army Cross Hold case better than fine(Armeekreuz 1813 14) Constructed of bronze, on ribbed loop for suspension,consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms and a laurel leaf through the quadrants, the obverse with an inscription of GRATI PRINCEPS ET PATRIA FRANC. IMP. AUG (A GRATEFUL PRINCE AND COUNTRY, FRANCIS, EMPEROR), the reverse with an inscription of EUROPAE LIBERTATE ASSERTA (EUROPES LIBERTY ASSERTED) with dates 1813 1814 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 27. 03 mm (w) x 30.