Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and a Military Merit Medal Auction near mint condition with nearly

near mint condition with nearly all of its original gilding remaining

the Invalides

the obverse is constructed of fine hand embroidered twisted silver aluminum bullion threadings forming the signature white metal cross pattée with a grey woven core replacing the blackened iron core

with minor surface oxidation evident

Two First War British Service Medals

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and a Military Merit Medal Auction near mint condition with nearlyA Merit Cross, Type III, Civil Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a bronze star on the suspension ring, measures 36. 5mm (w) x 59. 4mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 11. 4 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum Laudis, Karl I, in bronze gilt, featuring a dual crown suspension,