Austria, Imperial. A Large Military Merit Cross Iii Class Document, Infantry Regiment 61 GTRexclude the left breast side is

the left breast side is bare

have different markings

The forward edge of the front visor is trimmed in gilded brass which is secured in position by two dome headed studs

7) Two large period photos of Geys’ graves

Austria, Imperial. A Large Military Merit Cross Iii Class Document, Infantry Regiment 61 GTRexclude the left breast side isThe certificate is made out to Oberst (Colonel) of Infantry Regiment 61 and Defending District Commander in Avtovac (present day southern Bosnia & Herzegovina) Karl Wank. He is awarded the Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with War Decoration. The certificate is dated to Vienna on May 8, 1916. Measuring 237 mm (w) x 380 mm (h), presenting two folding creases and light creasing of the edges, remains near extremely fine.