Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Kunz, With Case Archive 5 mm enamelled Ribbon Bar

5 mm enamelled Ribbon Bar

the reverse medallion presents the date 1882 on a red enamelled field

It was founded in 1099 and re-organized under Pope Pius IX in 1847

This cross was previously offered as part of the Schoepffer family group and is now being offered individually

1942 and treated for emotional shock

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Kunz, With Case Archive 5 mm enamelled Ribbon BarAn 1849 Merit Cross, Type III (1914 1918), Military Division, I Class Cross. In bronze gilt with red enamels, featuring a cross with central medallion inscription FJ and reverse medallion bearing the date 1849, surmounted by a crown with red interior cap, worn on military ribbon, measures 36. 2mm (w) x 58. 7mm (h inclusive of crown), weighs 19. 8 grams, marked with partial makers mark of Wilhelm Kunz, Wien, with bronze star, worn on a triangular