Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and a Military Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac He was therefore assigned to

He was therefore assigned to 3o Stormo in Malpensa

the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY”) within a green enameled oak leaf wreath

creating a ring for the sageo (cord)

measuring 51 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and a Military Merit Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac He was therefore assigned toA Merit Cross, Type III, Civil Division, in bronze gilt and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a bronze star on the suspension ring, measures 36. 5mm (w) x 59. 4mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 11. 4 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum Laudis, Karl I, in bronze gilt, featuring a dual crown suspension,