Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross For Military Chaplains, Second Class, C.1850 certificate_of_authenticity Wilson was posted to Allied

Wilson was posted to Allied Force Headquarters in Ottawa from 1947 to 1952

Mayer - In silver

one wire attachment on reverse present

It was awarded as a token of appreciation

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross For Military Chaplains, Second Class, C.1850 certificate_of_authenticity Wilson was posted to Allied(Ehrenkreuz fr Feldgeistliche). Issued 1801 1859. A Latin cross constructed of silver; the obverse and reverse with a central blue enameled medallion, inscribed PIIS MERITIS; on a loop for suspension marked VM for Vincent Mayer, and with a Vienna Assay mark and mark for 800 silver purity; with its period original wartime tri fold ribbon; measuring 51. 75 mm (w) x 63. 22 mm (h); weighing 22. 1 grams; the enamels moderately chipped on one of the sides;