Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross 1849, III Class Cross with Crown, by W. Kunz Auction eight badges with pins

eight badges with pins

The rank tab is constructed in a similar fashion

the side facing inward without stitching

enamels without imperfections less single contact point to eagles feet

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross 1849, III Class Cross with Crown, by W. Kunz Auction eight badges with pins(Verdienstkreuz 1849 3. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. Military Division. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enamelled 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,