Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, III Class Cross With Crown, By F. Braun United Republic of Ship had considerable list to

Ship had considerable list to port having received four torpedoes - 2 in Chain Locker and No

A mixed lot of 10 Heer and Luftwaffe studio portraits

(pin without eagle) measuring 28

award in near extremely fine condition with light patina and only minor contact marks - ribbon in fair condition

on short original ribbon

Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, III Class Cross With Crown, By F. Braun United Republic of Ship had considerable list toInstituted December 2 1849. Type III. (1914 1918). Military Division. A silver cross with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion presents an FJ on a lightly pebbled field, surrounded by the inscription VIRIBUSUNITIS, the reverse features the date 1849 also on a pebbled field, the cross is surmounted by a crown with silver pendilia, measures 36. 5mm (w) x 56. 2mm (h), weighs 17. 8 grams (including ribbon), marked F. BRAUN on ring, with Vienna