Original WWI Imperial Austrian Gold Merit Cross by F. Braun in Original Case - Pre-1914 M3 Grease Gun and Munson's hill

and Munson's hill

Both MG 34 and MG13 machine guns had two slots for mounts

making this a very attractive rifle with a nice matching finish

Louis was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who reigned as King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715

Carved into the handle it reads:

Original WWI Imperial Austrian Gold Merit Cross by F. Braun in Original Case - Pre-1914 M3 Grease Gun and Munson's hillOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice WWI issue Austrian Merit Cross class in gold. We have also seen this described as a "Merit Cross 4th Class," so there is some confusion regarding terminology. These were issued on red "civic" ribbons up until 1914, after which a white and red "laddered" military ribbon was used. The award is maker marked on the hanger ring with F. BRAUN IN WIEN, and comes complete with its civil issue red