Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 United Republic of center appliqué in silver gilt

center appliqué in silver gilt

A cap badge presenting a soldier on horseback

on open worked crown

WWI War Cross (bronze

maker marked "Verlag Rob

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, C.1870 United Republic of center appliqué in silver gilt(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875) In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" and marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "2" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head on the ring, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, intact enamels, very light contact,