Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction impressed "4439041 SEP

impressed "4439041 SEP

1944 (D-Day in Europe) for the Marianas

it comes with period case and neck ribbon

A standing lion in white threads on black wool cloth backing

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross 1849, Iv Class, By F.braun, C.1870 Auction impressed "4439041 SEP(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. First Period (1849 1875). In silver with red enamels, maker marked "F. BRAUN IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 30. 2 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the obverse, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.