Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross GTRexclude Prime Example

Prime Example

measuring 136 mm (w) x 95 mm (h)

surrounded by the inscription "UMFASSUNGSSCHLACHT VON KIEW IM SEPTEMBER 1941"

weighing 24 grams

all mounted to a medal bar with their original ribbons

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross GTRexclude Prime Example(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1875 1914 issue). In bronze gilt, a cross with crown, with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc encircled by a chain pattern, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 37. 2 mm (w) x 58. 7 mm (h), marked with a bronze star on the ring, worn on the original faded ribbon with crossed swords device, enamels intact, scattered