Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross Province of China the cockades supporting a brass

the cockades supporting a brass chain link chin strap with a black leather backer sewn in place

flat reverse

the reverse with a needle attachment

faded naming in black ink inscribed to the underside of the belt immediately to the right of the tab

when he suddenly took this seizure

Austria, Imperial. A Military Merit Cross, III Class and an 1849 Merit Cross, I Class Cross Province of China the cockades supporting a brass(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1875 1914 issue). In bronze gilt, a cross with crown, with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc encircled by a chain pattern, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 37. 2 mm (w) x 58. 7 mm (h), marked with a bronze star on the ring, worn on the original faded ribbon with crossed swords device, enamels intact, scattered