An Austrian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class By V.mayer Auction 1895 in London

1895 in London

The situation was explained to the CO that it was not desirable to retain an airman until the expiration of his engagement and then refuse new engagement where there were in fact sufficient grounds on which to release him on a previous date

where he also battled a case of Influenza

w/Swords – Tombac - Early fine quality in silvered tombac

He was a keen yachtsman and in 1947

An Austrian Military Merit Cross; 3Rd Class By V.mayer Auction 1895 in LondonSilver gilt with red and white enamels, hallmarked on the loop, 30. 2 mm, on an original triangular ribbon, chipping and contact marks evident on the white enamelled arms on the reverse, better than very fine.