Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross Province of China 104 mm x 137 mm

104 mm x 137 mm

the cockades supporting a brass chain link chin strap with a black leather backer sewn in place

exhibiting soiling throughout

flat reverse

faded naming in black ink inscribed to the underside of the belt immediately to the right of the tab

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross Province of China 104 mm x 137 mm(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1875 1914 issue). In bronze gilt, a cross with crown, with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc encircled by a chain pattern, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 37. 2 mm (w) x 58. 7 mm (h), marked with a bronze star on the ring, worn on the original faded ribbon with crossed swords device, enamels intact, scattered