Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", Iii Class, C.1900 Auction 1939 and during this period

1939 and during this period

by Chris Brooker

(1886-1895 Issue)

some enamelling has fallen off

Waffen-SS Tropical Eagle (embroidered eagle in a light golden colour

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross "1849", Iii Class, C.1900 Auction 1939 and during this period(Verdienstkreuz). Instituted in 1849. Type III (1875 1913). In silver with red and white enamels, Austrian hallmarked with a Diana's head (Dianakopf) (which was used between 1872 and 1922), the head flanked by a "2" on the left and an "A" (Vienna) on the right, and maker marked "V. MAYER & SHNE IN WIEN" on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 56. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact,