Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China some demonstrating oxidation and verdigris

some demonstrating oxidation and verdigris consistent with age and storage

with only a total of 23 awarded

fought as part of the 4th Brigade

demonstrating minor fatigue and mothing to the wool underlay

France and Germany Star with Atlantic Clasp (bronze

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China some demonstrating oxidation and verdigris(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1850 1918 issue). Military Division. Constructed of 18K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a central monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a gilt date of 1849, on