Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", Iii Class, C.1900 Hold with evidence of re-attachment of

with evidence of re-attachment of reverse medallion

medal slot for stable seating of the award

constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux olive-drab leather exterior

and American Defense Service Medal (measuring 107 mm (w) x 10

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", Iii Class, C.1900 Hold with evidence of re-attachment of(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Type III (1875 1913). In silver with red and white enamels, Austrian hallmarked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) (which was used between 1872 and 1922), the head flanked by a "2" on the left and an "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "V. MAYER & SHNE IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 56. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact,