Austria, Imperial. A Patriotic Cross With Case, C.1915 Auction Fittings are silver plated and

Fittings are silver plated and show moderate wear

He re-enlisted with the Royal Regiment of Artillery

A Black Grade Legion Condor Wound Badge - in blackened tombac

The top of the case features a plate of an early type SA belt buckle (note the sunshine-wheel swastika)

Awarded the Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with War Decoration in recognition of brave conduct as an airman

Austria, Imperial. A Patriotic Cross With Case, C.1915 Auction Fittings are silver plated andIn silvered bronze with yellow and black enamels, unmarked, 20 mm x 23. 2 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Officielle Kriegs Frsorge." on the inside lid, raised slotted medal bed, wear evident on the exterior, case very fine.