Austria, Empire. Two Merit Decorations, C.1917 Hold LORIOLI & CASTELLI"

LORIOLI & CASTELLI"

engraved (M

but such delicate piece made of iron and gold are rare

maker marked Ross on inside of lid - Binoculars - marked Ross

An SA Dagger by Malsch & Ambronn

Austria, Empire. Two Merit Decorations, C.1917 Hold LORIOLI & CASTELLI"Cross of Merit, 2nd Class, Third Period (1914 1918): Verdienstkreuz. Instituted in 1849. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, the head flanked by the number "2" (silver fineness) on the left and the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "G. A. S." (G. A. Scheid) on the ring, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 40. 7 mm (h), chipping evident in the