Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, III Class Cross With Crown, By F. Braun United Republic of measuring 62 mm (w) x

measuring 62 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

for return to Canada and discharged upon demobilization on May 31

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

all with intact lugs)

Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, III Class Cross With Crown, By F. Braun United Republic of measuring 62 mm (w) xInstituted 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