Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer Buy Now Scotland and signed his Attestation

Scotland and signed his Attestation for Militia Volunteers

the British lion and date marked "M" (1936) on the reverse

Dated 20 March 1935

he wrote that he never felt so happy and contented in his life

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer Buy Now Scotland and signed his Attestation(Verdienstkreuz 1849). Instituted December 2, 1849. Type III (1914 1918). In silver and enamels 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 V. MAYERS SOHNE, along with Austrian silver mark,