Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “Piis Meritis” For Military Chaplains, Iii Class, C.1960 Buy Now The highest rank he would

The highest rank he would hold was that of Konteradmiral (rear admiral)

measuring 173 mm (w) x 103 mm (h) as folded

Makers' marks and hallmarks

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-VERDIENST 1939”

which means """"the pacified south""""

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “Piis Meritis” For Military Chaplains, Iii Class, C.1960 Buy Now The highest rank he would(Piis Meritis). Instituted 1801. Type III (1911 1918). Military Division. A late Rothe manufacture of the Piis Meritis Cross, a silver cross with shamrock arms, the obverse medallion with a blue enamelled field bearing the inscription PIIS MERITIS, the reverse mirrors the obverse, worn on a ribbon with crossed swords in bronze gilt, measures 46. 8mm (w) x 62. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 27. 6 grams (including ribbon), wear to silver,