Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot Hold with discolouration

with discolouration

inscribed "ICH WILL MEINES STAATES ERSTER DIENER SEIN" above a ribboned branch of oak leaves

plus a magazine clipping illustrating four tanks making their way across a rocky plain

impressed "B" and "14712" on the reverse

worn and torn edges

Austria, Imperial. A Merit Cross “1849” and Military Merit Medal Lot Hold with discolourationA Merit Cross, Type III, Military Division, III Class with Crown, in silver and enamels, with surmounting crown, marked KUNZ WIEN with a Dianas head denoting silver and Vienna manufacture (h on the suspension ring, measures 36. 25mm (w) x 57. 2mm (h inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension and adorning cross), weighs 17. 1 grams (including ribbon), wear to gilt, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition. A Military Merit Medal Signum