Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross, Iii Class, By Etuis & Cassetten, C.1916 Hold He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper on January 18

obliges the Germans to win the war against the enemies that want to see them perish

Lacquered extremely fine

Deumer - so called second pattern (type B)

Officer Appointment Certificate (naming Diplock as a Lieutenant

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross, Iii Class, By Etuis & Cassetten, C.1916 Hold He signed his Attestation PaperAustria. Merit Cross "1849", 3rd Class, 3rd Period (1914 1918), Cased: Bronze gilt with red and white enamels, silvered crown, marked with a six pointed star on the ring, 37. 5 mm x 60. 5 mm, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, coat of arms of Franz Joseph I on the inside lid, soiled recessed medal bed, maker marked "ETUIS & CASSETTEN FABRIK J. G.