An Outstanding & Mint Austrian Merit Cross; 1st Class Gold Cross with Crown
2nd Period with Large Crown (1875-1914), Cased: An absolutely mint example in gold with red and white enamels, hallmarked and maker marked "V. MAYER'S SÖHNE" and "IN WIEN" (V. Mayer's Son, Vienna) on the ring, 35.8 mm x 56.8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original triangular ribbon, mint. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "V. K." over "m. d. K." on the lid, maker marked "V. MAYER'S SÖHNE WIEN" on the inside lid, recessed dark green velvet medal bed, stamped in black ink "1901" with light wear and spotting on the bottom, case extremely fine.

