Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer Auction Archive both lugs and pin intact

both lugs and pin intact

possibly a ribbon bar

31 mm (w) x 31

hole drilled at the top with a ring suspension added

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer Auction Archive both lugs and pin intact(Verdienstkreuz 1849). Instituted December 2, 1849. Type III (1914 1918). In silver and enamels 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 swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked V. MAYERS SOHNE, along with Austrian silver mark,