Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 Newly Listed depicting two eagles in combat

depicting two eagles in combat and an Iron Cross 1939 First Class in high relief

but Corporal Bennett handled his gun with great coolness and skill

with loops placed on either side to accommodate the wrist chain)

MacLaren (B9153)

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By Wilm. Kunz, C.1916 Newly Listed depicting two eagles in combat(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