Austria. A Merit Cross "1849", 3Rd Class, 2Nd Period (1875-1914) Newly Listed illustrating one eagle above crossed

illustrating one eagle above crossed branches with raised accents representing the veins of the wreath

and large size document

A War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords by Deschler with Case & Cartonage - In silvered tombac

for Other Ranks

1942 -Fine zinc gilt

Austria. A Merit Cross "1849", 3Rd Class, 2Nd Period (1875-1914) Newly Listed illustrating one eagle above crossedVerdienstkreuz. Instituted in 1849. In silver with red enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, the head flanked by a "3" (silver fineness) on the left and marked with the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right and maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 36. 7 mm (w) x 52 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine.