Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot Hold light soiling and edge wear

light soiling and edge wear on the exterior

worn and torn edges

impressed "B" and "14712" on the reverse

The Battalion sailed June 18

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot Hold light soiling and edge wearA Merit Cross, Type III, Military Division, III Class with Crown, in silver and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a Dianas head denoting silver and Vienna manufacture (h on the suspension ring, measures 36. 25mm (w) x 57. 2mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 17. 1 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum