Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, First Period (One Class), Type III with War Decoration Auction including loss of black enamel

including loss of black enamel on numerous shield links

the collar adorned with enlisted man's collar tabs in blue wool

measuring 88 mm (w) x 88

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Austria, Empire. A Military Merit Cross, First Period (One Class), Type III with War Decoration Auction including loss of black enamel(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. First Period (1849 1914). (c. 1860s issue). An early and well preserved example of this award, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, on a fixed ring and swivel loop for suspension from its period original broad tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enameled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the