Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Newly Listed blackened bronze centrepiece

blackened bronze centrepiece

he was assigned to the 22nd Infantry Battalion

A Second War 5th Ranger Battalion Shoulder Flash

taken in the Atelier (studio) W

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Newly Listed blackened bronze centrepiece(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.