Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, III Class with War Decoration, by Rozet & Fischmeister visually-hidden with black paper backing

with black paper backing

who served with a number of Heer units

while two integral bands set around the upper third of the dagger each retain loops for the accommodation of a dagger hanger

The unit was mobilized in 1900 for the Boxer Rebellion and in 1914 for the First World War

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, III Class with War Decoration, by Rozet & Fischmeister visually-hidden with black paper backing(Orden der Eisernen Krone). Instituted February 12 1816. Type III (1860 1918). Military Division. In bronze gilt, a double headed eagle perched on an iron crown with enamel details, a green enamel wreath along the bottom half which has been crudely soldered, marked ROZET & FISHMEISTER along reverse of the pendilia, measures 29. 4 mm (w) x 57. 4 mm (h), weighs 18. 88 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, light enamel wear and several white