Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Newly Listed numbered “5715”

numbered “5715”

A pair of German religious day badges

the grand cross consisting of a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and five smooth rays in each quadrant

It was awarded as a state order until the end of the Romanian monarchy in 1947

Reverse medallion in white enamel bearing the date “1849” in raised gilt numerals

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Newly Listed numbered “5715”Military Merit Cross, Type II, Military Division, in silver with red and white enamels, wreath denoting military division, measures 31. 7 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), marked on the ring with a partial silver hallmark, chip to white enamel arm on the reverse, loss of gilt, near very fine. Merit Cross 1849, Type III, Military Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounting crown, central medallion loose, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), worn on original