A Type II First Class Austrian Cross of Merit with Crown
                This is a very fine Type II (1875-1914) 1st Class Austrian Cross of Merit with Crown; fine quality manufacture in gilt silver and white and textured red enamels (slight chip on the right arm of the cross); hallmarked “Silber” with “Vincent Mayer’s Söhne” oak leaf; measuring 59 mm x 37 mm; original ribbon; better than very fine condition.

