Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Archive with a 42 mm long

with a 42 mm long knurled pin

3 Clasps - MALAY PENINSULA

the Battalion was re-designated the 3rd Pioneer Battalion (48th Canadians) and served in France and Belgium with the 3rd Canadian Division

There are two pockets

Austria, Empire. A Merit Cross “1849”, Fourth Class With Swords, C.1914 Archive with a 42 mm long(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 swivel crown and loop for suspension; the loop marked Wilhelm Kunz, Wien along with a star; suspended