Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Buy Now She remained in service until

She remained in service until early 1914

eight airmen pictured at the right standing next to the tail of the aircraft

extinguished the flames and then rejoined the fleet

very likely Godet

measuring 56mm

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Buy Now She remained in service until(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze 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 Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star; suspended