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Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, IV Class, by Wilm. Kunz, c.1916

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Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, IV Class, by Wilm. Kunz, c.1916

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Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, IV Class, by Wilm. Kunz, c.1916

(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 suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, chipping evident in the red enamels on the reverse of the arm at 3 o'clock, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "D.K. m.d.k." on the lid, inside lid in white satin and padded, base in white felt with a lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case also better than very fine.

Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce and diplomacy, in five grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander, Officer and Knight. The ribbon was plain red except for awards for war services, when the war decoration ribbon was used.