Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, IV Class, by F.Braun, c.1870
(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849-1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30.2 mm (w) x 33.7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.

