An Austrian Merit Cross 1St Class; (1914-1918) With Case By Bergmann Newly Listed reverse inscribed "92

reverse inscribed "92

reverse with a handwritten inscription that has faded with time

much to my surprise

representing fasces on a black wool background

An Austrian Merit Cross 1St Class; (1914-1918) With Case By Bergmann Newly Listed reverse inscribed "92Rudolph's Crown,;: Bronze gilt with red and white enamels, maker marked "BERGAMNN" on the ring, 37 mm x 59. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original triangular ribbon, crazing evident in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, date stamped "1916", stamped "BRONZE" and maker marked "ETUIS & CASSETTEN FABRIK J. G. BERGMANN WIEN VII" on the