Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross With War Decoration, Iii Class Cross, By F.rothe certificate_of_authenticity representing the right wing nationalist

representing the right wing nationalist movements including the Nazi party

the carrying loops are sewn to the upper edge near its corners

the obverse consisting of an oak wreath with a bow and mobile swastika on the bottom

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN” (“FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES”)

With award document dated August 9th 1944

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross With War Decoration, Iii Class Cross, By F.rothe certificate_of_authenticity representing the right wing nationalistIn silver with red and white enamels, hallmarked with a hound's head, the head flanked by a "3" (silver fineness) on the left and marked with the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right and maker marked "FR" within a diamond (F. Rothe) on the integral suspension, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the reverse, original triangular ribbon with hook