Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China A cross pattee constructed of

A cross pattee constructed of gold

notable edge knock above “H

measuring 62 mm (w) x 65 mm (h)

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Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China A cross pattee constructed of(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