Mongolia, Inner Mongolia. A Military Merit Decoration, Iii Class With Case United Republic of the body of the coat

the body of the coat itself marked in white ink "3-5-29" below the strap

A fine quality manufacture and well preserved example of an Imperial Austrian 1914-1918 issue Imperial Merit Cross Fourth Class

The underside of the helmet skirt is stamped “3962”

scattered traces of lacquer on the reverse

A downward-hooked pommel completes the bayonet

Mongolia, Inner Mongolia. A Military Merit Decoration, Iii Class With Case United Republic of the body of the coatIn bronze insignia inset into a base in silvered bronze with blue enamels, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h), twin horizontal pinbacks, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed in steel blue felt, light wear evident on the exterior, case better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Decoration was created on March 20, 1938 by Prince Teh Wang (Temujin) as the main military merit