"Copies for collectors" or, in plain terms, fakes.
1st class Military Merit Cross with War Decoration and Swords.
Silver, gilt, enamel.
Pin marked with a standard set (for post-war replicas) of Rothe marks "C•F•Rothe" and "Wien" and two fake Wien assay office "A" marks /that were used during 1866-1872 time period time period for 950 silver/.
1st class Military Merit Cross with War Decoration and Swords.
Silver, gilt, enamel.
Pin marked with a standard set (for post-war replicas) of Rothe marks "C•F•Rothe" and "Wien" and two fake Wien assay office "A" marks /that were used during 1866-1872 time period time period for 950 silver/.