Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot visually-hidden issued by the Wilhelmshaven Offizierkleiderkasse

issued by the Wilhelmshaven Offizierkleiderkasse

minor oxidation is evident to the core of the cross

near mint) to DRK Oberstführer Ruidisch

a SS Polizei cap eagle

marked "ORDINUL "23 AUGUST" CL

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot visually-hidden issued by the Wilhelmshaven OffizierkleiderkasseA Merit Cross, Type III, Military Division, III Class with Crown, in silver and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a Dianas head denoting silver and Vienna manufacture (h on the suspension ring, measures 36. 25mm (w) x 57. 2mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 17. 1 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum