War Cross for Civil Merit, II Class Cross

SKU: 02.AUT.0121.102.01

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  • II Class Cross Obverse
  • II Class Cross Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Austria (Imperial)
  • date of institution
    August 16, 1915

History


The War Cross for Civil Merit was endowed in August 1915 and was officially approved on February 8, 1916 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was awarded to recognize the outstanding zeal and sacrifice of civilians within war effort services during World War I. The decoration was designed by artist Josef Hoffmann.

It was also conferred upon members of the military that were not directly involved in the battles. Most often for achievements in administration, charitable work, finance or the wartime economy.

The decoration is awarded in four classes, to account for the importance of achievement and social standing of the awardee. It was worn on the left breast, as it was too difficult to come up with a ribbon that pleased both the Austrian and Hungarian empire.

The obverse inscription translates to "Civil Merit in Time of War 1915".

The II Class cross was also gold-plated with white enamel arms. It was manufactured by all Austrian makers of the time.

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  • Price

    $250 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: MERITO CIVILI TEMPORE BELLI MCMXV FJ I

  • Size

    44mm

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    $175 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: MERITO CIVILI TEMPORE BELLI MCMXV FJ I

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    44mm

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    $120 USD

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