Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Hold plus twelve pages of black

plus twelve pages of black and white plates placed between pages 16 and 17

40 / Waist 34

The country's allies

maker marked "LI-GI" (Lordship Industries

Athens achieved a diplomatic victory

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Hold plus twelve pages of black(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.