Military Merit Order, 4th Class, 1st pattern, 1900 - 1933 Cross 4th Class with war decoration, surmounted by the angular tsarist crown with pendilia flying off, non-ferrous metal-gilt and enamel, without hallmarks, on original ready made triangle ribbon of the Military Order for Bravery, the rosette is missing as so often with this type of ribbon. In red award case with imprinted monogram "F I" for Tsar Ferdinand I as well as correct order and class designation and the high oval wreath for the war decoration, clear example from WWI. Condition: II +

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