Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Newly Listed the reverse with a swivel

the reverse with a swivel clip

Leopoldsorde)

taken in the Atelier (studio) W

enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece ring on the Brazilian order

he was assigned to the 22nd Infantry Battalion

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Newly Listed the reverse with a swivel(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.