Austro-Hungarian, Empire. Two First War Awards Newly Listed standing beside a border stone

standing beside a border stone marker with "US" on one side and "MEXICO" on the other

The operation was successful but resulted in some of Skorzeny’s troops being captured

After eleven months service in the United Kingdom

advising that there was no longer a need for such an order

Austro-Hungarian, Empire. Two First War Awards Newly Listed standing beside a border stoneAustria, Empire: Cross of the Austrian Legion of Honour 1914 1918 (in bronze gilt, maker marked with the interlocking initials "DS" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 40. 8 mm (h), crossed bronze gilt swords on its original ribbon); and Hungary, Kingdom: First War Commemorative Medal for Combatants 1914 1918 (in silvered bronze, measuring 37 mm in diameter, original triangular combatant's ribbon with hook and eye). Contact marks, very fine.