Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross, Iv Class, C.1915 Hold in grey metal

in grey metal

the top of which features a brass maker's plate in the form of a shield surmounted by a crown and inscribed "HOBSON & SONS MILITARY OUTFITTERS" with the company's London address

The elder Sandford was awarded a Queen's South Africa Medal with four clasps and returned to England after the war

1918-1962 General Service Medal to the 39th Regiment -  IRAQ & Kurdistan (3195RFMN

as his next-of-kin

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross, Iv Class, C.1915 Hold in grey metal3rd Period (1914 1918)Silver and enamels, hallmarked and maker marked on the ring, 36 mm, on triangular ribbon, enamel chipping on one reverse arm, near extremely fine.