Austria, Empire. Merit Cross 1849, I Class Gold Cross With Crown, Third Period (1914-1918) United Republic of the medals and orders dispersed

the medals and orders dispersed between alternating circular charms

A few minor points of mothing on the exterior of the visor and overall

POELLATH 990”

brown paper backer

He died at the age of 23 and his buried in Hamilton Cemetery

Austria, Empire. Merit Cross 1849, I Class Gold Cross With Crown, Third Period (1914-1918) United Republic of the medals and orders dispersed(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, bronze hallmarked and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 58. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, the reverse centrepiece rotated approximately 45 degrees clockwise, original triangular war ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. In an unmatched but authentic