Austria. A Merit Cross "1849", 3Rd Class, 2Nd Period (1875-1914) Newly Listed Porpoise from July 1936 to

Porpoise from July 1936 to February 1937 and later

for Other Ranks

angled platform medal bed

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

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

Austria. A Merit Cross "1849", 3Rd Class, 2Nd Period (1875-1914) Newly Listed Porpoise from July 1936 toVerdienstkreuz. 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.