Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 United Republic of both pieces affixed to a

both pieces affixed to a white melamine plate with a polished black finished surface

or were observed to see if they contracted polio

who would later serve with the 2nd Canadian Field Ambulance

surrounded by the inscription "KOH: VEREENIGING VAN NED: SCHERPSCHUTTERS"

Infantry Division

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 United Republic of both pieces affixed to a(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Third Period (1914 1918). In silver with red enamels, marked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) hallmark, which was used between 1872 and 1922, with "1" to the left of the head and assay city marked "A" (Vienna) to the right of the head, maker marked "WK" and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 58. 3 mm (w) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball