Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China It was created to fill

It was created to fill the need for a gallantry decoration that could be awarded to Junior Officers of the Army

some demonstrating oxidation and verdigris consistent with age and storage

Measuring 243 mm (w) x 169 mm (h)

the anti-imperialist fight

including uniform issue

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, c.1880 Province of China It was created to fill(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz mit Krone). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1850 1918 issue). Military Division. Constructed of 18K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross with red enamelled arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a central monogram of Franz Joseph I, circumscribed by an inscription of VIRIBUS UNITIS (UNITED FORCES), the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion bearing a gilt date of 1849, on