Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross With War Decoration, Iii Class Cross, By F.rothe United Republic of WWII Royal Australian Air Force

WWII Royal Australian Air Force Air Gunner Wing - White and blue embroidery on black wool

The set is in an overall better than very fine condition

Following his formal schooling

Footnote: London Gazette:  June 13th 1946 - R

suspended from its period original miniature lady’s bow ribbon

Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross With War Decoration, Iii Class Cross, By F.rothe United Republic of WWII Royal Australian Air ForceIn silver with red and white enamels, hallmarked with a hound's head, the head flanked by a "3" (silver fineness) on the left and marked with the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right and maker marked "FR" within a diamond (F. Rothe) on the integral suspension, measuring 30. 8 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the reverse, original triangular ribbon with hook