Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, III Class Cross With Crown, By F. Braun GTRexclude each constructed of tan-coloured cotton

each constructed of tan-coloured cotton and trimmed with copper-brown piping

Dresden 1941

stamped with a suspension loop

1942 as an Armourer (Bombs)

Austria, Imperial. An “1849” Merit Cross, III Class Cross With Crown, By F. Braun GTRexclude each constructed of tan-coloured cottonInstituted December 2 1849. Type III. (1914 1918). Military Division. A silver cross with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion presents an FJ on a lightly pebbled field, surrounded by the inscription VIRIBUSUNITIS, the reverse features the date 1849 also on a pebbled field, the cross is surmounted by a crown with silver pendilia, measures 36. 5mm (w) x 56. 2mm (h), weighs 17. 8 grams (including ribbon), marked F. BRAUN on ring, with Vienna