Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction First Model (also known as

First Model (also known as Securitata Order)

29 mm x 62

Footnote: The Decoration of Honour for Distinguished Service (AKA Star of September 11) was instituted on September 11

bearing raised cherry blossoms

artist and engraver marked on the reverse

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross And Military Merit Medal Auction First Model (also known asAn 1849 Merit Cross, Type III, Civil Division, I Class Cross with Crown, bronze gilt with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion features the initials FJ, the reverse with the year 1849, the cross is surmounted by a crown with a red interior cap, marked on ring, measures 36. 9mm (w) x 59. 5mm (h inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension), the reverse medallion has been re enamelled, missing enamels in the cap, worn on replacement ribbon, in near