Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, by A. Kittner visually-hidden with a stickpin attachment and

with a stickpin attachment and boutonniere

5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its silvered non-magnetic trophy of arms suspension

1944 by decision of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR

by shoulder and lateral seams

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, by A. Kittner visually-hidden with a stickpin attachment and(Goldenes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 16 February 1850. (1875 1914 issue). In Gold, a beautiful decoration by Vincent Mayer & Sohne, comprising a Gold cross with red enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring the raised initials FJ on a white enamelled disc, the reverse bears the date 1849, measures 29. 6 mm (w) x 33. 45 mm (h), weighs 6. 92 grams, maker marked A. KITTNER IN WEIN on the suspension ring, worn on a replacement trifold ribbon, enamels