Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Auction Archive In addition to his Military

In addition to his Military Medal

is eligible to participate in the Rustin correspondence courses

It is a detailed training manual for German soldiers

scattered red paint chipping

5 Personnel Depot

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Auction Archive In addition to his Military(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enameled arms; the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United); the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849; on a swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star; suspended