Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity on the 30th

on the 30th

extensive gilt wear on the phoenix insignia

causual posing

measuring 74 mm (w) x 122 mm (h)

217 Rideau St

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity on the 30th(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