Austria, Imperial. A 1848-1908 Commemorative Cross, Military Division Auction overlaid by a central Flak

overlaid by a central Flak 88 with its barrel raised and extending beyond the border of the wreath

two sons: James and Thomas

he was the sole support for his widowed mother throughout the war

with the couple walking through an honour guard wielding hockey sticks

the reverse marked “GRÜNTHAL”

Austria, Imperial. A 1848-1908 Commemorative Cross, Military Division Auction overlaid by a central FlakInstituted in 1908. In bronze gilt, a cross bearing privately enameled wreath segments between the arms, dates 1848 1908 on the reverse, measures 36. 2mm (w) x 40. 9mm (h), replacement suspension ring, original ribbon, remains in very fine condition.