Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 Auction and was later transferred to

and was later transferred to France

The interior has a 26 mm-wide brown leather sweatband securely stitched into the lining

Very clean and complete example with only some very minor flaws to the outside liner due to age and wear

Berlin” on the reverse below the catch

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 Auction and was later transferred to(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875) In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" and marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "2" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head on the ring, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, intact enamels, very light contact,