Austria, Imperial. An Ecclesiastical Cross Of Honour, Silver Grade (Rothe Copy) United Republic of he was killed in action

he was killed in action at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917

8 mm x 41 mm Ribbon Bar with 14 mm miniature of same affixed

43 mm long needle pin

War Medal 1914-1920 (in blackened bronze

His only words were

Austria, Imperial. An Ecclesiastical Cross Of Honour, Silver Grade (Rothe Copy) United Republic of he was killed in actionA Post 1945 Manufactured Rothe Copy. An Austrian Ecclesiastical Cross of Honour consisting of a silver Brabant cross with recessed frame, the obverse features a central blue enamelled medallion inscribed Piis Meritis, double sided design, measuring 48. 19 mm (w) x 60. 55 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), presenting tarnished metal, on original white triangular ribbon with hook and eye, fine.