Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Archive at the age of 92

at the age of 92 and was among the last survivors of the Corunna campaign

each with individual gilt numbers forming the number "501" near the shoulder seam

marked with a Dutch import ""V"" mark on the ring

1950 to February 28

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Archive at the age of 92(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 swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star; suspended