Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849” and a Bravery Medal, c. 1918 Hold enamelled insignia on a silver

enamelled insignia on a silver maple leaf base

circumscribed by an institution date of “DEN XXV OCTOBER MDCCCLXIX” (“THE 22ND OF OCTOBER 1869”)

measuring 46 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

then returned to his unit on October 10th

A well preserved example of seemingly unworn Feuerschutzpolizei trousers

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849” and a Bravery Medal, c. 1918 Hold enamelled insignia on a silverA lot of two Imperial Austrian medals and awards, consisting of: 1. A Merit Cross 1849 IV. Class with Swords. (Verdienstkreuz 1849). Instituted December 12th, 1849. (Third Period: 1914 1918 issue, Large Type). Constructed of silver with red enamels, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a central gilt monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of Viribus Unitis (United