Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 United Republic of a nineteen day stay

a nineteen day stay

1916 and November 2

Elmo/ Erasmus

Cockpit Drill

measuring 37 mm (w) x 47 mm (h)

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 United Republic of a nineteen day stay(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875) In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" and marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "2" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head on the ring, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, intact enamels, very light contact,