Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed this was done for propaganda

this was done for propaganda reasons to cover up that Udet had actually committed suicide

while the tip is sharp and well defined

and handwritten note itself is in Serbian language

arriving the next the day

Hannibal on June 20

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Iv Class, C.1914 Newly Listed this was done for propaganda(Verdienstkreuz 1849 4. Klasse). Third Period Issued 1914 1918. A cross constructed of silvered bronze 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 replacement loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon; measuring 35. 77 mm (w) x