Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot visually-hidden minor oxidation is evident to

minor oxidation is evident to the core of the cross

the order is conferred only upon members of the Imperial Family and foreign ladies of distinction

(1958-1980): (Malagasy Republic) First Version

issued by the Wilhelmshaven Offizierkleiderkasse

In gilded bronze and enamel

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot visually-hidden minor oxidation is evident toA Merit Cross, Type III, Military Division, III Class with Crown, in silver and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a Dianas head denoting silver and Vienna manufacture (h on the suspension ring, measures 36. 25mm (w) x 57. 2mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 17. 1 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum