Austria, Imperial. A Rare Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1860 Auction the title page with the

the title page with the original towner's name and dated August 1929 in black ink

light blue enamels and ultramarine blue enamels

taglined "Fourteen inspiring messages from the Prime Minister"

padded navy blue felt exterior

a strap and buckle closure at the front

Austria, Imperial. A Rare Military Merit Cross, III Class, c.1860 Auction the title page with the(Militrverdienstkreuz). Instituted on October 24th, 1849. Type I (1849 1914 Issue). A Military Merit Cross III Class, of multi piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red and white enamelled arms, with gilded laurel leaves in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion inscribed with VERDIENST (Merit), the reverse is entirely enamelled in white to