Austria-Hungary. Karl Troop Cross, sign. W&A

Item description

Karl-Truppenkreuz – Carl Troop Cross

Instituted on 13.12.1916 by the Emperor Karl I. for the front combatants (regardless of rank). Prerequisites for the award of the cross were at least 12 weeks service at the front and participation in at least one battle.

Zink version, with makers mark W&A for Winter & Adler, Wien (Vienna). On original old traingle ribbon.