Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, by A. Kittner Republic of This order comes in one

This order comes in one class only

DRL Sport Badge Stickpin (silvered

KAISER" at the right

52 mm (w) x 58

6th January 1974

Austria, Imperial. An 1849 Merit Cross, in Gold, by A. Kittner Republic of This order comes in one(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