Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer Archive gilt and enamel

gilt and enamel

who have contributed to national advancement and progress of the country

1916 and later embarked for France as a member of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on August 13

1970 by Jean-Bedel Bokassa

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, III Class with Case, by V. Mayer Archive gilt and enamel(Verdienstkreuz 1849). Instituted December 2, 1849. Type III (1914 1918). In silver and enamels with red enameled arms; the obverse with a central silver medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, surrounded by a broad silver ring, inscribed VIRIBUS UNITIS (Latin Stand United); the reverse with a similar central silver medallion dated 1849; on a swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked V. MAYERS SOHNE, along with Austrian silver mark,