Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction Archive at which time his seniority

at which time his seniority was restored to February 11

Lüdenscheid” in black lettering

The Kaiser and Hitler

The name of the recipient is etched on the rim

surmounted by a silver and red enamelled Bulgarian crown

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction Archive at which time his seniority(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.