An Austrian War Merit Cross For Officer's Of The Airship Division Archive 9-12-1916) "During the general advance

9-12-1916) "During the general advance on Sept

88 mm x 182 mm

featuring gold bullion oakleafing on red wool

illustrating crossed rifles with fixed bayonets surrounded by a wreath of cherry blossoms

Hovell arriving in England aboard the S

An Austrian War Merit Cross For Officer's Of The Airship Division Archive 9-12-1916) "During the general advanceAn Austrian Silver Merit Cross with Crown Awarded to an Officer of the Airship Division Of extremely fine quality production by Rothe (marked on the inside of the lid); cross in silver and well executed enamels, with fine quality engraving on reverse "Vom OffiziersKorps Der Luftschifferabteilung", without contact to enameling; cross is contained withinn a matching case, with golden matching inscription on the lid; possibly unique cross to this Unit