Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity The Sappers and Miners retreated

The Sappers and Miners retreated as the guns withdrew

probably manufactured for display purpose

in patinated zinc

his rating was changed to Seaman Second Class on August 2nd

Austria, Imperial. A Cross Of Merit, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity The Sappers and Miners retreated(Verdienstkreuz in Silber). Constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Ruppert Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a central medallion with raised initials FJ circumscribed by stylized motto of VIRIBUS UNITIS (WITH UNITED FORCES), the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing an institution date of 1849, the twelve oclock arm with a crown suspension and loop,