Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed five-sided folded ribbon with safety

five-sided folded ribbon with safety pin attachment

1st Viscount Bennett

with five bronze clasps (1 YEAR

later widely known as the "Canada's Greatest Concert Band

He is unable to stand on Parade longer that 15 mins

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed five-sided folded ribbon with safety(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enameled arms; the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United); the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849; on a replacement loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 77 mm (w) x