Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China Measuring 243 mm (w) x

Measuring 243 mm (w) x 169 mm (h)

including uniform issue

the anti-imperialist fight

It was created to fill the need for a gallantry decoration that could be awarded to Junior Officers of the Army

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China Measuring 243 mm (w) x(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1850 1918 issue). Military Division. Constructed of 18K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a central monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a gilt date of 1849, on