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

center appliqué in silver gilt

Accompanied by an original Studio Photograph of Ross in his 138th Infantry Battalion Uniform (black and white

the other with a pinback

original signature of "Bill Reid V

WWI War Cross (bronze

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,