Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers’ Sohne Hold 68 mm (w) x 68

68 mm (w) x 68 mm (h))

in Oldenburg

maker "Frank & Reif Stuttgart"

4) A Wehrpaß Notiz

but the knife is in an otherwise extremely fine condition

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, Iv Class, By V. Mayers’ Sohne Hold 68 mm (w) x 68(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted on 2 December 1849. Type II. (1875 1914 Issue). A cross constructed of silver, with red enamelled arms, the obverse centre presents a silver medallion inscribed FJ for FRANZ JOSEPH, surrounded by a broad silver ring, bearing the inscription VIRIBUS UNITIS (STAND UNITED), the reverse centre presents a similar medallion, presenting the date 1849, maker marked on loop with V. MAYERS SOHNE IN WIEN, hallmarked with an Austrian