Austria, Empire. An 1813/1814 Army Cannon Cross (Kanonenkreuz) Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Later he led the 1st

Later he led the 1st SS Panzer Corps

The medal also differs from other Emergency medals as it was issued with a blue and white ribbon and it could also be awarded with three 1939-1946 service clasps

circumscribed by a laurel wreath in gilt

with a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised gilt inscription of “VERDIENST” (“MERIT”)

with elasticized cotton trim in beige

Austria, Empire. An 1813/1814 Army Cannon Cross (Kanonenkreuz) Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Later he led the 1st(Armee Kreuz 1813 1814 Kanonenkreuz). Instituted May 31st, 1814. Constructed of bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with a laurel wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse inscribed Grati Princeps et Patria Franc. Im. Aug in capitalized letters, the reverse inscribed Europae Liberate Asserta MDCCCXIII MDCCCIV, on a fixed loop and broad swivel ring for suspension from a correct modern replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 27.