Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed while the tip is sharp

while the tip is sharp and well defined

he went to Tacoma

Western Australia

and First World War Victory Commemorative Medal (in bronze

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed while the tip is sharp(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enameled arms; the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United); the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849; on a replacement loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 77 mm (w) x