Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Hold the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam)

It is constructed of a heavy card stock binding with a multi-coloured matte exterior

measuring 58 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) overall

one of the prongs broken off - the other fully intact

scattered flaking and surface rust evident on the arms on the obverse

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and Merit Cross 1849, I Class with Crown Hold the Democratic Republic of VietnamMilitary Merit Cross, Type II, Military Division, in silver with red and white enamels, wreath denoting military division, measures 31. 7 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), marked on the ring with a partial silver hallmark, chip to white enamel arm on the reverse, loss of gilt, near very fine. Merit Cross 1849, Type III, Military Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounting crown, central medallion loose, measures 35. 5 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), worn on original