Austria, Imperial. An 1813-14 Army Cross Archive along with a substantial dent

along with a substantial dent on top

Silver with light blue enamels

Sewn in place in each armpit is a gray cotton/rayon strap forming a loop

He began his service in France in late 1914 and was later invalided to hospital on October 27

Austria, Imperial. An 1813-14 Army Cross Archive along with a substantial dent(Armeekreuz 1813 14) Constructed of bronze, on ribbed loop for suspension,consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms and a laurel leaf through the quadrants, the obverse with an inscription of GRATI PRINCEPS ET PATRIA FRANC. IMP. AUG (A GRATEFUL PRINCE AND COUNTRY, FRANCIS, EMPEROR), the reverse with an inscription of EUROPAE LIBERTATE ASSERTA (EUROPES LIBERTY ASSERTED) with dates 1813 1814 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 27. 03 mm (w) x 30.