Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Auction Archive run or pinpointed the target

run or pinpointed the target by means of the glow from the attack on the clouds or a combination thereof

their destination: the United Kingdom

lined interior lid with a slotted medal bed to allow for proper award seating

by "ROZET & FISCHMEISTER" (marked on reverse cartouche)

Fighting continued at the Marne-Rhine canal

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Auction Archive run or pinpointed the target(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze with red enameled arms; the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United); the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849; on a swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star; suspended