Austria, Empire. Two Crosses Of Merit On Their Wartime Ribbons GTRexclude The buckle has traces of

The buckle has traces of the original gilt remaining

minimal pitting

Coningham began the Second World War as an Air Commodore

passing through the seal and finished with the two ends bearing tassels

He was a strong supporter of annexation

Austria, Empire. Two Crosses Of Merit On Their Wartime Ribbons GTRexclude The buckle has traces of1914 1916 Issue. (Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband). A grouping of two Crosses of Merit, consisting of 1) A Golden Cross of Merit; constructed of silver gilt and white and red enamels; on a loop for suspension marked G. A. S for G. A. Schied, Vienna and marked with the silver hallmark denoting 90% silver purity and manufacture between 1872 and 1922; accompanied by its period original wartime ribbon; measuring 36. 44 mm (w) x 40. 73 mm (h); weighing 13. 6